Affidavits

Utah Code tit. 78B, ch. 78B-5, pt. 78B-5-P7

in effect

Utah Code § 78B-5-701 Taking of affidavits in this state.

78B-5-701. Taking of affidavits in this state. An affidavit to be used before any court, judge, or officer of this state may be taken before any judge, the clerk of any court, any justice court judge, or any notary public in this state. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

Utah Code § 78B-5-702 Taking of affidavits in another state.

78B-5-702. Taking of affidavits in another state. An affidavit taken in another state or territory of the United States, to be used in this state, may be taken before a commissioner appointed by the governor of this state to take affidavits and depositions in another state or territory, or before any notary public in another state or territory, or before any judge or clerk of a court of record having a seal. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

Utah Code § 78B-5-703 Taking of affidavits in foreign country.

78B-5-703. Taking of affidavits in foreign country. An affidavit taken in a foreign country, to be used in this state, may be taken before an ambassador, minister, consul, vice consul or consular agent of the United States, or before any judge of a court of record having a seal, in the foreign country. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

Utah Code § 78B-5-704 Certification of affidavits taken before foreign court or judge.

78B-5-704. Certification of affidavits taken before foreign court or judge. When an affidavit is taken before a judge or court in another state or territory, or in a foreign country, the genuineness of the signature of the judge, the existence of the court, and the fact that the judge is a member of the court, shall be certified by the clerk of the court under the court's seal. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter5/78B-5-P7.html?v=C78B-5-P7_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026