Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. –constitution of the united states article iv, section 1 which best explains the full faith and credit clause within article iv? states must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver's licence. states must recognize the fundamental rights granted to all citizens, such as those protected by the federal government. states are limited in the types of records that can be created, for instance states cannot issue marriage licenses. states are granted permission to complete judicial proceedings and change acts created by federal branches of government, such as the senate.