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

Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act: Federal law that makes identity theft a federal crime and provides protection for individuals whose identities have been stolen

REAL ID Act of 2005: Federal law that establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards

State ID Regulations: Individual state laws and regulations governing the issuance and handling of identification documents, varying by jurisdiction

State Notarization Laws: State-specific requirements for document notarization, including witness requirements and authentication procedures

DMV Regulations: Department of Motor Vehicles specific rules and procedures for handling identification documents and authorizations

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law that regulates the collection and use of consumer credit information, relevant when ID is used for financial purposes

State Power of Attorney Laws: State-specific regulations governing the delegation of authority through power of attorney and authorization letters

Identity Theft Prevention Guidelines: Federal and state guidelines for preventing identity theft and protecting personal information in authorization documents

Local Authentication Requirements: Municipal and local government specific procedures for verifying and authenticating identification documents