[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 22, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 22CFR50.3] [Page 253] TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE PART 50--NATIONALITY PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart A--Procedures for Determination of United States Nationality of a Person Abroad Sec. 50.3 Application for registration. (a) A person abroad who claims U.S. nationality, or a representative on his behalf, may apply at a consular post for registration to establish his claim to U.S. nationality or to make his residence in the particular consular area a matter of record. (b) The applicant shall execute the registration form prescribed by the Department and shall submit the supporting evidence required by subpart C of part 51 of this chapter. A diplomatic or consular officer or a designated nationality examiner shall determine the period of time for which the registration will be valid. [31 FR 13537, Oct. 20, 1966, as amended at 61 FR 43312, Aug. 22, 1996]