Ind. Code ch. 34-59-1

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Ind. Code § 34-59-1-1 Application

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States, whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) This chapter does not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is physically located on property that is within the boundaries of the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of another country or a federally recognized Indian tribe. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-2 "Boundaries of the United States"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "boundaries of the United States" means the geographic boundaries of: (1) the United States; (2) Puerto Rico; (3) the United States Virgin Islands; and (4) any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-3 "Law"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "law" includes the following: (1) The federal or a state constitution. (2) A federal or state statute. (3) A judicial decision or order. (4) A rule of court. (5) An executive order. (6) An administrative rule, regulation, or order. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-4 "Record"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-5 "Sign"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "sign" means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (1) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (2) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-6 "State"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "state" means any of the following: (1) A state of the United States. (2) The District of Columbia. (3) Puerto Rico. (4) The United States Virgin Islands. (5) A federally recognized Indian tribe. (6) Any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-7 "Sworn declaration"

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, "sworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. (b) The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, and affidavit. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-8 "Unsworn declaration"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "unsworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-9 Effect of unsworn declaration; application

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if an Indiana law requires or allows the use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a deposition; (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 under IC 32; or (5) an oath required by IC 29-1-5. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-10 Unsworn declaration; type of medium

Sec. 10. If an Indiana law requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-11 Unsworn declaration; form

Sec. 11. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of Indiana that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Executed on the __________ day of __________, _________, at (date) (month) (year) ___________________________, __________. (city or other location, and state) (country) ________________________ (printed name) ________________________ (signature) As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-12 Consideration for uniformity of the law

Sec. 12. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 34-59-1-13 Electronic signatures; electronic delivery

Sec. 13. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.) but does not: (1) modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c); or (2) authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.

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