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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)

42 Pa.C.S. § 6204: Validity of unsworn declaration.

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  1. Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
  2. PART VI ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY
  3. CHAPTER 62 UNIFORM UNSWORN DECLARATIONS ACT

(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), if a law of this Commonwealth 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.

(b) Exception.--This chapter does not apply to:

(1) a deposition;

(2) an oath of office;

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

(4) a declaration relating to real property required or authorized to be recorded; and

(5) an oath or affirmation required by 20 Pa.C.S. § 3132.1 (relating to self-proved wills).

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