Did you know that the government keeps a copy of each application you submit for passport service, including copies of the evidence you submitted to prove your citizenship?
If you’d like a copy of these records for any reason, here’s how to get them:
If your passport was issued after 1925, the records are stored with US Passport Services. To get them, you’ll need to submit a notarized request in writing.
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