§ 18-7-4 Validity of unsworn declaration.

SD Codified L § 18-7-4 (2019) (N/A)
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18-7-4. Validity of unsworn declaration. Except as otherwise provided in 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.

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) A deposition under § 15-6-26;

(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 43;

(5) Any declaration, oath, or verification required under title 2 or 12; or

(6) An oath required by § 29A-2-504.Source: SL 2018, ch 128, § 4.