§516.26. Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury.
32 C.F.R. § 516.26
General. Under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. l746, whenever any matter is required or permitted to be established or proven by a sworn statement, oath or affidavit, such matter may also be established or proven by an unsworn written declaration under penalty of perjury. Because such declaration does not require a notary or other official to administer oaths, individuals preparing statements for use in litigation should consider using this format. (See figure C-3, appendix G, of this part).
When executed within the United States. Place the following at the end of the witness statement:
When executed outside the United States. Place the following at the end of the witness statement:
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 10 U.S.C. 218, 1037, 1089, 1552, 1553, 2036; 18 U.S.C. 219, 3401; 28 U.S.C. 50, 513, 515, 543; 31 U.S.C. 3729 and 41 U.S.C. 51; 42 U.S.C. 290, 2651; 43 U.S.C. 666
Source
Source: 59 FR 38236, July 27, 1994, unless otherwise noted.