# 22 CFR § 51.6: Verification of passports and release of information from passport records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 51.6
- **Heading:** Verification of passports and release of information from passport records
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER F—NATIONALITY AND PASSPORTS > PART 51—PASSPORTS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Verification. When required by a foreign government, a consular officer abroad may verify a U.S. passport.
(b) Release of information. Information in passport records is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. Release of this information may be requested in accordance with part 171 or part 172 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 51.2 § 51.2 Passport issued to nationals only.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.3 § 51.3 Types of passports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.4 § 51.4 Validity of passports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.5 § 51.5 Adjudication and issuance of passports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.6 § 51.6 Verification of passports and release of information from passport records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.7 § 51.7 Passport property of the U.S. Government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.8 § 51.8 Submission of currently valid passport.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.9 § 51.9 Amendment of passports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.10 § 51.10 Replacement passports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.20 § 51.20 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.20.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.21 § 51.21 Execution of passport application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.21.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.22 § 51.22 Passport agents and passport acceptance agents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.22.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.23 § 51.23 Identity of applicant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.23.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.24 § 51.24 Affidavit of identifying witness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.24.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.