Passport property of the U.S. Government.

22 C.F.R. § 51.7
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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(a) A passport at all times remains the property of the United States and must be returned to the U.S. Government upon demand. (b) Law enforcement authorities who take possession of a passport for use in an investigation or prosecution must return the passport to the Department on completion of the investigation and/or prosecution.

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