§ 16-5304. Validity of unsworn declaration.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a law of the District of Columbia requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter shall have the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to:

(1) A deposition;

(2) An oath of office;

(3) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; or

(4) A declaration to be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia.

                
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(July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-191, § 2(b), 57 DCR 3400.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 18-191, see notes following § 16-5301.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. See Vol. 14, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition or ULA Database on Westlaw.