22 U.S. Code ?? 211a: Primary federal legislation authorizing the Secretary of State to grant, issue, and verify passports, establishing the fundamental legal basis for passport issuance and renewal
22 CFR ??51: Code of Federal Regulations governing passport issuance, including general requirements, procedures, and limitations for passport services
22 CFR ??51.21: Specific section detailing passport application requirements, including necessary documentation and procedures for renewal applications
22 CFR ??51.28: Regulations specifically governing consent requirements for minors, including documentation needed from parents or legal guardians
Two-parent consent rule: Requirement that both parents/legal guardians must provide consent for passport issuance to minors under 16 years of age
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Requirements for travel documentation between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda
REAL ID Act: Federal law establishing standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that may be used for federal purposes, including passport applications
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies, including passport services
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: Legislation affecting passport security features and requirements as part of national security measures
USA PATRIOT Act: Law containing provisions related to identification requirements and security measures affecting passport issuance and renewal procedures
State Notarization Requirements: Varying state-specific requirements for notarizing consent documents and supporting documentation for passport applications
State Parental Consent Laws: State-specific regulations governing how parental consent must be documented and verified for minor-related passport matters
