Delaware § 5354 Validity of unsworn declaration

Delaware Statutes

§ 5354 — Validity of unsworn declaration

Delaware § 5354

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Ch. 53ADELAWARE UNIFORM UNSWORN FOREIGN DECLARATIONS ACT

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Del. Code tit. 10, § 5354 (2026).

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

(b)This chapter 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 Title 25; or

(5)An acknowledgement or affidavit required by § 1305 of Title 12.

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

(b) This chapter 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 Title 25; or

(5) An acknowledgement or affidavit required by § 1305 of Title 12.