Arkansas § 16-2-204 Validity of unsworn declaration

Arkansas Statutes

§ 16-2-204 — Validity of unsworn declaration

Arkansas § 16-2-204

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-2-204 (2026).

Text

(a)Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this subchapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b)This subchapter does 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;

(4)a declaration to be recorded pursuant to:

(A)Title 16, Chapter 47;

(B)Title 18, Subtitle 2; or (C) Title 26, Chapter 60; or (5) an oath required by § 28-25-106 .

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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this subchapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This subchapter does 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; (4) a declaration to be recorded pursuant to: (A) Title 16, Chapter 47; (B) Title 18, Subtitle 2; or (C) Title 26, Chapter 60; or (5) an oath required by § 28-25-106 .