Pennsylvania § 6102 - Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.
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§ 6102. Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.
(a) Military administration and justice.--The following members of the State military forces may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:
(1) All judge advocates, including the State Judge Advocate.
(2) All summary courts-martial.
(3) All adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants and personnel adjutants.
(4) All other persons designated by law or by regulations of the State military forces or the armed forces of the United States.
(b) Performance of particular duties.--The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:
(1) The president, military judge and trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial.
(2) The president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry.
(3) All officers designated to take a deposition.
(4) All persons detailed to conduct an investigation.
(5) All recruiting officers.
(6) All other persons designated by law or by regulations of the State military forces or the armed forces of the United States.
(c) Evidence of authority.--The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of his office, is prima facie evidence of the person's authority.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6102 cover?
Section 6102 ("Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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