Code · Pennsylvania · Title 42 — JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE · Chapter 62

§ 6204. Validity of unsworn declaration.

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(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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