District Of Columbia § 16-5304 - Validity of unsworn declaration.
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§ 16-5304. Validity of unsworn declaration.
16-5304Except 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.
This chapter shall not apply to:
A deposition;
An oath of office;
An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; or
A declaration to be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia.
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