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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness
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 Redu...
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection:
Affidavit of Identifying Witness
OMB Control Number:
1405-0088
Type of Request:
Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
Originating Office:
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO)
Form Number:
DS-71
Respondents:
Individuals
Estimated Number of Respondents:
44,340
Estimated Number of Responses:
44,340
Average Time Per Response:
5 minutes
Total Estimated Burden Time:
3,695 hours
Frequency:
On Occasion
Obligation to Respond:
Required to Obtain a Benefit
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
- Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
- 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.
- Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
- 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.