Vital Statistics Act: Federal legislation governing the collection, maintenance, and sharing of vital records, including birth registrations

Social Security Act: Federal requirement for Social Security Number registration as part of birth registration process

Immigration and Nationality Act: Federal laws affecting birth registration when parents are non-citizens or child is born to foreign diplomats

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations protecting medical privacy in birth records

State Vital Records Laws: State-specific legislation governing birth registration and vital records management at state level

State Birth Registration Requirements: Specific state mandates for information required on birth certificates and registration procedures

State Health Department Regulations: Administrative rules set by state health departments for birth registration and record maintenance

NCHS Guidelines: National Center for Health Statistics standards for birth data collection and reporting

Medical Certification Requirements: Standards for medical professionals in certifying live births and providing required medical information

Parental Identification Standards: Requirements for verifying and documenting parental identity in birth registrations

Birth Proof Requirements: Documentation standards for proving birth occurred, especially for out-of-hospital births

Registration Time Limits: Legal deadlines and time constraints for registering births with appropriate authorities