U.S. Department of State Requests Review of Passport Application Form DS-11

Summary

The Department of State is seeking OMB approval to reinstate the use of Form DS-11, Application for Passport/Registration, which is expected to be completed by approximately 6.5 million individuals or households on occasion, with an estimated total burden of 2,166,666 hours, averaging 20 minutes per response.

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