§1746 Unsworn Declarations Under Penalty of Per­jury

Summary

You may use a written unsworn declaration instead of a sworn affidavit when a law or rule asks for a written sworn statement. The declaration must be dated, signed, and say the person believes the statement is true under penalty of perjury. It has the same legal effect as a sworn statement. You cannot use an unsworn declaration for depositions, oaths of office, or oaths that must be given before a specific official other than a notary. If signed outside the United States, the declaration must say it is true under U.S. law. If signed inside the United States, its territories, or possessions, it must say it is true under penalty of perjury.