Form of commencement and conclusion of oaths

54-104. Form of commencement and conclusion of oaths. All oaths shall commence and conclude as follows: "You do solemnly swear," etc.; "So help you God." Affirmation shall commence and conclude as follows: "You do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm," etc.; "And this you do under the pains and penalties of perjury." History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, § 4; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-104. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L.J. 479, 483, 484 (1974). Attorney General's Opinions: Delinquent tax collection; poverty affidavit limiting issuance or execution of tax warrant. 91-34. Formation of watershed districts; elections; qualified voters. 94-36. 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. Omission of words "So help me God" held not to void complaint. State v. Jones, 125 Kan. 147, 264 P. 40. 2. Section cited in prosecution for making false affidavit. State v. Kemp, 137 Kan. 290, 292, 20 P.2d 499. 3. 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