{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-5.50.030","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 5.50.030","heading":"Validity of unsworn declaration—Exceptions.","body":"(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, 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.\n(2) This chapter does not apply to:\n(a) A deposition;\n(b) An oath of office;\n(c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; or\n(d) A declaration to be recorded pursuant to Title 64 or 65 RCW.","path":["Title 5","Chapter 5.50"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=5.50.030","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:34:28Z","sha256":"567219c961e342d8c23a8a7eaec8d07cabe955007955e8b08f9b80cc3a5dc48a","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-5.50.020","next":"us-wa/rcw-5.50.040"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}