NRS 53.320 – “Sworn declaration” defined.
“Sworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate and affidavit. (Added to NRS by 2011, 14)
NRS 53.330 – “Unsworn declaration” defined.
“Unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury. (Added to NRS by 2011, 14)
NRS 53.340 – Applicability.
The provisions of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, apply 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. NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, do not […]
NRS 53.350 – Validity of unsworn declaration.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a law of this State requires or permits the use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, has the same effect as a sworn declaration. 2. The provisions of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, do not apply […]
NRS 53.360 – Medium of unsworn declaration.
If a law of this State requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. (Added to NRS by 2011, 14)
NRS 53.370 – Form of unsworn declaration.
An unsworn declaration under NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, must be in substantially the following form: I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada 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 […]
NRS 53.380 – Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (Added to NRS by 2011, 15)
NRS 53.390 – Effect of Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act on federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
The provisions of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, modify, limit and supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001 et seq., but do not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in […]
NRS 53.300 – “Sign” defined.
“Sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: 1. To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or 2. To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound or process. (Added to NRS by 2011, 13)
NRS 53.310 – “State” defined.
“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (Added to NRS by 2011, 14)