Code of Alabama - Title 12: Courts - Section 12-21-83 - Validity of unsworn declaration

Section 12-21-83 - 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 subdivision has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b) This subdivision does not apply to:

(1) a deposition;

(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 35;

(5) an oath required by Sections 43-8-132 and 43-8-133; or

(6) a durable power of attorney executed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 26.

(Act 2011-533, p. 884, §1.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021