[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: 22CFR51.55] [Page 266] TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE PART 51--PASSPORTS--Table of Contents Subpart C--Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Nationality Sec. 51.55 Return or retention of evidence of citizenship. The passport issuing office will generally return to the applicant evidence submitted in connection with an application for passport facilities. However, the passport issuing office may retain evidence when it deems necessary.