Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 51.43 — Persons Born Outside The United States Applying For A Passport For The First Time
22 C.F.R. § 51.43
(a) General. A person born outside the United States must submit documentary evidence that he or she meets all the statutory requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality under the provision of law or treaty under which the person is claiming U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.
(b) Documentary evidence. (1) Types of documentary evidence of citizenship for a person born outside the United States include:
(i) A certificate of naturalization.
(ii) A certificate of citizenship.
(iii) A Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
(2) An applicant without one of these documents must produce supporting documents as required by the Department, showing acquisition of U.S. citizenship under the relevant provisions of law.
Authorizing Statute
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Information concerning resident status26 U.S.C. § 6039E
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Duties of Secretary42 U.S.C. § 652
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Surcharges related to consular services8 U.S.C. § 1714
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Powers and duties of Secretary of State8 U.S.C. § 1104
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Travel control of citizens and aliens8 U.S.C. § 1185
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Authority to grant, issue, and verify passports22 U.S.C. § 211a