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Alabama · Through Act 2026-611

Ala. Code § 12-21-83: Validity of Unsworn Declaration.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 12 Courts.
  2. Chapter 21 Evidence and Witnesses.
  3. Article 1 General Provisions.
  4. Division 1 Evidence.
  5. Division 3.5 Alabama Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this subdivision has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b) This subdivision does not apply to:

(1) a deposition;

(2) an oath of office;

(3) an oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;

(4) a declaration to be recorded pursuant to Title 35;

(5) an oath required by Sections 43-8-132 and 43-8-133; or

(6) a durable power of attorney executed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 26.

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