60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) Passport Services Information Collections: Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America and Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support

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The Department of State has submitted the information collections 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 these collections from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 60 days for public comment.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 204 (Friday, October 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66910-66911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21662]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 13146]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) 
Passport Services Information Collections: Application for Consular 
Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America and 
Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collections 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 these collections from all 
interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is 
to allow 60 days for public comment.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 22, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2026-1123 in

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the Search field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete 
the comment form. Email and regular mail options have been suspended to 
centralize receiving and addressing all comments in a timely manner.
    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#2d7d4c5e5e5d425f59006b425f40006e4240404843595e6d7e594c5948034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fdfeefcfcffe0fdfba2c9e0fde2a2cce0e2e2eae1fbfccfdcfbeefbeaa1e8e0f9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. You must 
include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection 
title, and the OMB control number in the email subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for Consular 
Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America.
    <bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0011.
    <bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    <bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services (CA/PPT).
    <bullet> Form Number: DS-2029.
    <bullet> Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 113,212.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 113,212.
    <bullet> Average Time per Response: 60 minutes.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 113,212 hours.
    <bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
    <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

    <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Physical 
Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support.
    <bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0187.
    <bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    <bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services (CA/PPT).
    <bullet> Form Number: DS-5507.
    <bullet> Respondents: Individuals and Organizations.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 162,161.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 162,161.
    <bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Time Burden: 81,081 hours.
    <bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
    <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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

    <bullet> 1405-0011, DS-2029, Application for Consular Report of 
Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America: The form is 
used to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. citizen. 
The information collected on this form will be used to certify the 
acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth of a person born abroad. 8 
U.S.C. 1104 and 22 CFR 50.5-50.7 are among the important legal 
authorities pertaining to the Department's use of this form.
    <bullet> 1405-0187, DS-5507, Affidavit of Physical Presence or 
Residence, Parentage, and Support: The form is used to determine 
whether a U.S. national parent has met the statutory physical presence 
or residence requirements to transmit U.S. nationality to his/her child 
born abroad or in a United States territory for U.S. noncitizen 
nationality; to establish parentage of the child; and to fulfill the 
requirements of 8 U.S.C. 1409(a), which permits acknowledgment of 
paternity under oath and requires the U.S. citizen father's written 
agreement to provide financial support for a child born abroad out of 
wedlock to a U.S. citizen father.

Methodology

    Parents normally apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad at a 
U.S. embassy or consulate in the consular district in which the birth 
occurred. A consular officer will interview the parent(s)/guardian, 
examine the application and supporting documentation, and enter the 
information provided into the Department of State American Citizen 
Services (ACS) electronic database. The DS-2029 application is also 
available in an online format known as eCRBA. eCRBA allows applicants 
to enter their data, upload required documents, pay fees, and schedule 
an appointment to appear at the adjudicating post for an interview. 
Additionally, the applicant may check the status of their application.
    Parent(s) may complete and submit the Affidavit of Physical 
Presence or Residence, Parentage, and Support in person or by mail. The 
form may be accessed online, completed electronically, printed, and 
signed; or it may be downloaded, printed, and completed manually.

Paul T. Peek,
Acting Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-21662 Filed 10-22-26; 8:45 am]
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