District of Columbia § 16-5304 Validity of unsworn declaration.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-5304 — Validity of unsworn declaration.

District of Columbia § 16-5304

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 53Unsworn Foreign Declarations; Uniform Act.

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D.C. Code § 16-5304 (2026).

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(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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(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.