11-7. Oath or affirmation to support Constitutions; all officers to take.
Every member of the General Assembly and every person elected or appointed to hold any office of trust or profit in the State shall, before taking office or entering upon the execution of the office, take and subscribe to the following oath:
"I, ___________, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States; that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina, and to the constitutional powers and authorities which are or may be established for the government thereof; and that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the Constitution of said State, not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States, to the best of my knowledge and ability; so help me God." (1781, c. 342, s. 1, P.R.; R.C., c. 76, s. 4; Code, s. 3312; Rev., s. 2358; C.S., s. 3194; 1985, c. 756, s. 5.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 1 - General Provisions.
§ 11-1 - Oaths and affirmations to be administered with solemnity.
§ 11-2 - Administration of oaths.
§ 11-3 - Administration of oath with uplifted hand.
§ 11-4 - Affirmation in lieu of oath.
§ 11-5 - Oaths of corporations.
§ 11-7 - Oath or affirmation to support Constitutions; all officers to take.
§ 11-7.1 - Who may administer oaths of office.
§ 11-8 - When deputies may administer.