Vital Statistics Act: Federal legislation governing the collection, maintenance, and access to vital records, including birth certificates

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law that governs the public's right to request access to records from federal agencies, including vital records

Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law that establishes standards for the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004: Federal law that includes provisions for protecting vital records and establishing standards for birth certificates

State Vital Records Laws: State-specific legislation governing the handling, access, and authentication of vital records within each state's jurisdiction

State Notarization Requirements: State-specific laws governing the proper execution and authentication of sworn statements through notarization

Perjury Statute (18 U.S.C. ยง 1621): Federal law defining penalties for making false statements under oath in official documents

State Department of Health Regulations: Administrative rules governing the management and issuance of vital records at the state level

County Clerk Recording Requirements: Local regulations regarding the recording and maintaining of affidavits and vital records at the county level

Identity Theft Prevention Measures: Legal requirements and best practices for protecting personal information in vital records to prevent identity theft