Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§5712 Validity of affidavits
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Summary
Sworn statements signed and sealed by a Department employee may be used in federal court without proving the employee's identity or authority and count the same as if taken before a court clerk.
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Title 38, §5712
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Any such oath, affirmation, affidavit, or examination, when certified under the hand of any such employee by whom it was administered or taken and authenticated by the seal of the Department, may be offered or used in any court of the United States and without further proof of the identity or authority of such employee shall have like force and effect as if administered or taken before a clerk of such court.
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Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 3312 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”.
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38 U.S.C. § 5712
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73