Rule 9012 — Oaths and Affirmations

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9012

• Source: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
• Rule: 9012
• PART X: [ABROGATED]
• Citation: Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9012

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(a) WHO MAY ADMINISTER AN OATH. These persons may admin-
ister an oath or affirmation or take an acknowledgment:
• a bankruptcy judge;
• a clerk;
• a deputy clerk;
• a United States trustee;
• an officer authorized to administer oaths in a proceeding
before a federal court or by state law in the state where the
oath is taken; or
• a United States diplomatic or consular officer in a foreign
country.
(b) AFFIRMATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE. If an oath is required, a
solemn affirmation suffices.

Advisory Committee Notes

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)