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Full Faith and Credit Clause: Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requiring states to respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states

Freedom of Information Act: Federal law governing public access to records and information, impacting how personal status information can be accessed and shared

Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations concerning the protection and disclosure of personal information in official documents

State Vital Records Statutes: State-specific laws governing the maintenance, access, and issuance of vital records including marital status documentation

State Marriage Registry Requirements: State-specific regulations for recording, maintaining, and verifying marriage records and status

Notarization Laws: State-specific requirements for document notarization and authentication of official certificates

State Record-Keeping Requirements: Regulations governing how long records must be maintained and how they should be stored and accessed

State Fraud Prevention Statutes: Laws designed to prevent fraudulent use of official documents and false declarations of marital status

State Department Requirements: Federal guidelines for documents that may be used internationally, including authentication procedures

Hague Convention Requirements: International treaty requirements for document authentication through Apostille if used abroad

County Clerk Regulations: Local administrative rules governing the issuance and verification of status certificates

Vital Statistics Office Requirements: State agency regulations for maintaining and issuing vital records and certificates