The information collected on the DS-82 is used to facilitate the issuance of U.S. passports to U.S. citizens and nationals. The primary purpose of soliciting the information is to establish citizenship, identity, and entitlement to the issuance of a U.S. Passport or related service, and to properly administer and enforce the laws pertaining to the issuance thereof.
US Code:
22 USC 211a
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
EO: EO 11295 Name/Subject of EO: Rules governing the granting, issuing, and verifying of United States passports
US Code:
8 USC 1104
Name of Law: Powers and Duties of the Secretary of State
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:
(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;
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.