I [name], do [select swear, affirm, or swear by the everliving God] that I will support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the state of Colorado, and the laws of the state of Colorado, and will faithfully perform the duties of the office of [name of office or position] upon which I am about to enter to the best of my ability. If choosing to swear an oath, the person swearing shall do so with an uplifted hand.
Source: R.S. p. 482, § 1. G.L. § 1925. G.S. § 2471. R.S. 08: § 4669. C.L. § 7958. CSA: C. 115, § 1. CRS 53: § 98-1-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 98-1-1. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1138), ch. 88, p. 691, § 2, effective August 8; (1) amended, (SB 18-242), ch.355, p. 2115, § 1, effective August 8.
Cross references: (1) For constitutional requirements of oaths, see §§ 8 and 9 of art. XII, Colo. Const.
(2) For the legislative declaration in HB 18-1138, see section 1 of chapter 88, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 12 - Oaths and Affirmations
§ 24-12-101. Form of Oath or Affirmation for Public Office - Requirements for Oath or Affirmation
§ 24-12-102. Form of Oaths or Affirmations for Purposes Other Than Public Office
§ 24-12-103. Who May Administer Oaths or Affirmations
§ 24-12-104. Officers in Armed Forces Empowered to Perform Notarial Acts
§ 24-12-105. Appointees of Officers of Home Rule Cities and City and Counties
§ 24-12-106. False Swearing or Affirming, Perjury