Procedure for administration of oaths

54-102. Procedure for administration of oaths. All oaths shall be administered by laying the right hand upon the Holy Bible, or by the uplifted right hand. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, § 2; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-102. Law Review and Bar Journal References: 1955-56 survey of Kansas law, Newell A. George, 5 K.L.R. 231, 232 (1956). Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L.J. 479, 483, 484 (1974). Attorney General's Opinions: Administering of oaths for marriage license, alternative therefor. 2000-42. Uniform electronic transaction act does not authorize the use of unsworn electronic digitally signed complaint or supporting affidavit; court rule exception. 2008-4. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in prosecution for making false affidavit. State v. Kemp, 137 Kan. 290, 292, 20 P.2d 499. 2. False criminal complaint issued without formal compliance with section; perjury conviction upheld. State v. Anderson, 178 Kan. 322, 327, 285 P.2d 1073. 3. Failure to verify chemical test refusal report on oath (K.S.A. 8-1001) prior to 1985 amendment invalidated challenged suspension. Dewey v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue, 11 Kan. App. 2d 72, 73, 713 P.2d 490 (1986). 4. Lien statement valid notwithstanding the absence of statutory formalities. Double S, Inc. v. Northwest Kansas Prod. Cred. Ass'n, 17 Kan. App. 2d 740, 743, 744, 843 P.2d 741 (1992). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026