§ 51.46. Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.
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The Department will generally return to the applicant evidence submitted in connection with an application for a passport. The Department may, however, retain evidence when it deems it necessary for anti-fraud or law enforcement or other similar purposes.