34-59-1-8. “Unsworn Declaration”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-9. Effect of Unsworn Declaration; Application
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if an Indiana law requires or allows the use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a deposition; (2) an oath of office; (3) […]
34-59-1-10. Unsworn Declaration; Type of Medium
Sec. 10. If an Indiana law requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-11. Unsworn Declaration; Form
Sec. 11. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of Indiana that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin […]
34-59-1-12. Consideration for Uniformity of the Law
Sec. 12. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-13. Electronic Signatures; Electronic Delivery
Sec. 13. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.) but does not: (1) modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c); or (2) authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-1. Application
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States, whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) This chapter does not apply to a declaration by […]
34-59-1-2. “Boundaries of the United States”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of: (1) the United States; (2) Puerto Rico; (3) the United States Virgin Islands; and (4) any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-3. “Law”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “law” includes the following: (1) The federal or a state constitution. (2) A federal or state statute. (3) A judicial decision or order. (4) A rule of court. (5) An executive order. (6) An administrative rule, regulation, or order. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-4. “Record”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.