Notice2025-14816
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness
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Published
August 5, 2025
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
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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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 5, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 37617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14816]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12781]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of
Identifying Witness
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: 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.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
September 4, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to: <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You must
include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB
control number in any correspondence (if applicable). You may send
requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in
this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection
instrument and supporting documents, to the following email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afffcedcdcdfc0dddb82e9c0ddc282ecc0c2c2cac1dbdceffcdbcedbca81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e5e6f7d7d7e617c7a2348617c63234d6163636b607a7d4e5d7a6f7a6b20696178">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include the DS form number
and information collection title in the email subject line.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying
Witness
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0088
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO)
<bullet> Form Number: DS-71
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,340
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 44,340
<bullet> Average Time Per Response: 5 minutes
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,695 hours
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction
with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport Agents,
Passport Acceptance Agents, and Consular Officers to collect
information for the purpose of establishing the identity of the
applicant. This affidavit is completed by the identifying witness when
the applicant is unable to establish his/her identity to the
satisfaction of a person authorized to accept passport applications.
Methodology
The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction
with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates,
the DS-71 form is only available at acceptance facilities, passport
agencies, and U.S. embassies and consulates. This form must be
completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent,
Passport Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.
Amanda E Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-14816 Filed 8-4-25; 8:45 am]
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