Validity of unsworn declaration
N.D. Cent. Code § 31-15-03
in effect31-15-03. 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
chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
2. This chapter 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 document intended for recording in the real estate records in the office of
county recorder; or
e. An oath required by section 30.1-08-04.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t31c15.pdf#nameddest=31-15-03Fetched: 10/16/2026
