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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Entry Into Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program

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The State Department is establishing an alert program for children's passport issuance to help prevent passport fraud and trafficking. The agency is seeking public input on the new information collection process. Public comments accepted until July 6, 2026.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedJune 5, 2026
Comment deadlineJuly 6, 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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