(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this subdivision has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
(b) This subdivision 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 pursuant to Title 35;
(5) an oath required by Sections 43-8-132 and 43-8-133; or
(6) a durable power of attorney executed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 26.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Division 3.5 - Alabama Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.
Section 12-21-80 - Short Title.
Section 12-21-81 - Definitions.
Section 12-21-82 - Applicability.
Section 12-21-83 - Validity of Unsworn Declaration.
Section 12-21-84 - Required Medium.
Section 12-21-85 - Form of Unsworn Declaration.
Section 12-21-86 - Uniformity of Application and Construction.
Section 12-21-87 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.