22 CFR 50.3

§ 50.3 Application for registration.

United States · 22 CFR — Foreign Relations · Status: effective

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Citation: 22 CFR 50.3, § 50.3 Application for registration, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/92872
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(a) A person abroad who claims U.S. nationality, or a representative on his behalf, may apply at a consular post for registration to establish his claim to U.S. nationality or to make his residence in the particular consular area a matter of record. (b) The applicant shall execute the registration form prescribed by the Department and shall submit the supporting evidence required by subpart C of part 51 of this chapter. A diplomatic or consular officer or a designated nationality examiner shall determine the period of time for which the registration will be valid.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.