Any clerk of a court may administer an oath in any case wherein an affidavit is necessary or proper as the foundation of an official act to be performed by him.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 17.1-217

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

Code 1919, § 3389, § 17-53; 1998, c. 872.

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