Documents, Guides & Handbooks
Begin with the core guides, then download the documents that apply to your status-recording process.
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1779 Status Record
1779 Documents
1779 Declaration
Declaration form used for the streamlined 1779 political-status record.
Download DocumentWitness Testimony
Witness testimony supporting the declarant's 1779 status record.
Download Document928 Status Record
928 Documents
Declaration of Political Status
Declaration establishing the declarant's stated political status.
Download DocumentAct of Expatriation
Act of Expatriation document for the 928 status record.
Download DocumentCancellation of Powers of Attorney
Notice canceling previously granted Powers of Attorney.
Download DocumentParamount Claim of Life
Paramount Claim of Life document used as part of the expanded record.
Download DocumentMandatory Notice
Mandatory notice document for applicable status-recording purposes.
Download DocumentFee Schedule & Notice of Intent
Fee Schedule and accompanying Notice of Intent.
Download DocumentRecording Cover Sheet
Example cover sheet for organizing and submitting a recording packet.
Download DocumentCommon Carry Declaration
Optional declaration concerning the bearing of arms.
Download DocumentBaby Deed of Land Recording
Recording paperwork concerning a child or other offspring.
Download DocumentMarriage Paperwork
Marriage-related status and recording paperwork.
Download DocumentMilitary Letter
Veteran-specific supporting letter for applicable records.
Download DocumentLearn Before You Record
Guides, Handbooks & Reference Material
1779 & 928 Declare Your Status Guide
Introduction to the two primary paperwork paths and their major components.
Read Guide1779 & 928 Progress Tracker
Working checklist for organizing documents, copies, witnessing and recording steps.
View ChecklistDiagram of the Fraud
Educational diagram included with the broader status-recording resource collection.
View DiagramLRO Member Record Instructions
Instructions for creating a member record in the Land Recording Office system.
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