26-1-1104. Validity of unsworn declaration. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this part has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 26-1-1104

  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes an affirmation or declaration. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(2)This part does not apply to:

(a)a deposition;

(b)an oath of office;

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

(d)a declaration to be recorded pursuant to Title 70; or

(e)an oath required for a self-proved will under 72-2-524.