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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

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The State Department is seeking public comments on its information collection form for applications under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. This form is used by parents and guardians seeking to recover children wrongfully removed to or retained in foreign countries. The revision may affect processing timelines and documentation requirements. Public comments accepted until 2026-10-13.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedSeptember 10, 2026
Comment deadlineOctober 13, 2026

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.

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