Affidavit of Identifying Witness

OMB Control No: 1405-0088	ICR Reference No: 202508-1405-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Affidavit of Identifying Witness
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/05/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	94,940	50,600
Time Burden (Hours)	16,345	12,650
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Affidavit of Identifying Witness (DS-71) is used in conjunction with the Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11). It is used by Passport Agents, Passport Acceptance Agents, and Consular Officers of the Department of State to collect information for the purpose of establishing the identity of a passport applicant who has not submitted adequate evidence of identity with his/her passport application. This affidavit is executed by a witness who affirms that he/she can identify the applicant.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 11295 Name/Subject of EO: Rules governing the granting, issuing, and verifying of United States passports Rules govern    US Code: 22 USC 211 Name of Law: Authority to grant, issue, and verify passports

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12721	05/15/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12781	08/05/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Affidavit of Identifying Witness DS-71 Affidavit of Identifying Witness Affidavit of Identifying Witness DS-0071 AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTIFYING WITNESS

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	94,940	50,600	0	-6,260	50,600	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,345	12,650	0	-8,955	12,650	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: For the next three fiscal years, the projected average number of DS-11 respondents is 12,669,500 (rounded). Therefore, the estimated annual number of DS-71 respondents is 44,340 (12,669,500 x .0035). To determine the time burden, we multiply the number of respondents (44,340) by the response time (5 minutes) and divide by 60. As a result, the estimated total annual respondent time burden for the collection is 3,695 hours. (44,340 x 5 (minutes) / 60 = 3,695 hours per year)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,820

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Alan Jones 202 717-0683

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 08/05/2025

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