South Dakota § 18-6-4 Validity of unsworn declaration.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 18-6-4 — Validity of unsworn declaration.

South Dakota § 18-6-4

Title 18OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ch. 18-6UNIFORM UNSWORN FOREIGN DECLARATIONS ACT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 18-6-4 (2026).

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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 chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b)This chapter does not apply to:

(1)A deposition under § 15-6-26 ;

(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 43; or (5) An oath required by § 29A-2-504 .

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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 chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) A deposition under § 15-6-26 ; (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 43; or (5) An oath required by § 29A-2-504 .