18-7-4. Validity of unsworn declaration.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, 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.
This chapter does not apply to:
(1)A deposition under §15-6-26;
(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 43;
(5)Any declaration, oath, or verification required under title 2 or 12; or
(6)An oath required by §29A-2-504.
Source: SL 2018, ch 128, §4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 18 - Oaths and Acknowledgments
Chapter 07 - Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act
Section 18-7-3 - Applicability.
Section 18-7-4 - Validity of unsworn declaration.
Section 18-7-5 - Required medium .
Section 18-7-6 - Form of unsworn declaration.
Section 18-7-7 - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 18-7-8 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.