18-6-4. Validity of unsworn declaration.

(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.

Source: SL 2012, ch 257, § 4 (Supreme Court Rule 12-03), eff. July 1, 2012.