Title 31 — Judicial Proof

In this chapter: 1. "Boundaries of the United States" means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. 2. "Law" includes a statute, judici…

This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located within the boundaries of the United States.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. 2. This chapter does not apply to: a. A deposition; …

If a law of this state requires a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium.

An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be substantially in the following form: I declare, under penalty of perjury under the law of North Dakota, that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed on the _____ day of _______, _______ at ____________________, ___________ (mont…

This chapter modifies, limits, or supercedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act [15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.] but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that Act [15 U.S.C. 7001(c)], or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices desc…