Louisiana § RS 47:1513 - Power to administer oaths
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1513 — Power to administer oaths, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:1513. Power to administer oaths
The collector or his authorized representatives may take the oath of any person signing any application, deposition, statement or report required by the provisions of this Sub-title, or administer such other oaths as may be necessary for the purpose of enforcing and administering the provisions of this Sub-title; provided however, that any form, affidavit or oath required by the Department of Revenue in connection with the issuance of a motor vehicle license plate may be signed before any revenue deputy or notary public, at the option of the person applying for said license plate.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 558, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:1513 cover?
Section RS 47:1513 ("Power to administer oaths") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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