Chapter 54 — OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS
10 sections in this chapter.
K.S.A. 54-101 Officers authorized to administer oaths
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54-101. Officers authorized to administer oaths. Notaries public, judges of courts in their respective jurisdictions, mayors of cities and towns in their respective cities and towns, clerks of courts of record, county clerks, and registers of deeds, are hereby authorized to admin…
K.S.A. 54-102 Procedure for administration of oaths
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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 Kan…
K.S.A. 54-103 Persons having conscientious scruples may affirm
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54-103. Persons having conscientious scruples may affirm. Any person having conscientious scruples against taking an oath, may affirm with like effect. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, § 3; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-103. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L…
K.S.A. 54-104 Form of commencement and conclusion of oaths
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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…
K.S.A. 54-105 Falsifying oaths or affirmations
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54-105. Falsifying oaths or affirmations. All oaths and affirmations alike subject the party who shall falsify them to the pains and penalties of perjury. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, § 5; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-105. Cross References to Related Sections: Penalties for perjury, …
K.S.A. 54-106 Form of oath to be taken by officer
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54-106. Form of oath to be taken by officer. All officers elected or appointed under any law of the state of Kansas shall, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation, as follows: "I do solemnly swear [or affirm, as the c…
K.S.A. 54-107 Repealed
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54-107. History: L. 1872, ch. 156, § 1; R.S. 1923, 54-107; Repealed, L. 1978, ch. 204, § 13; April 13. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived Schoo…
K.S.A. 54-108 Administration of oaths by state treasurer
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54-108. Administration of oaths by state treasurer. The state treasurer may administer oaths pertaining to all matters relating to the business of his or her office. History: L. 1879, ch. 124, § 1; R.S. 1923, 54-108; L. 1974, ch. 364, § 6; January 13, 1975. Previous | Next LEGISL…
K.S.A. 54-109 Secretary of state and assistant authorized to administer oaths and authenticate same with seal
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54-109. Secretary of state and assistant authorized to administer oaths and authenticate same with seal. The secretary of state and the assistant secretary of state are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths pertaining to all matters wherein an oath is required, and …
K.S.A. 54-110 City clerks authorized to administer oaths
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54-110. City clerks authorized to administer oaths. City clerks of cities of the second and third class are hereby empowered to administer oaths for all purposes pertaining to the business and affairs of their respective cities. History: L. 1897, ch. 86, § 1; May 8; R.S. 1923, 54…