RCW 5.50.010 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Law” includes a statute, judicial decision or order, rule of court, executive order, and administrative rule, regulation, or order. (2) “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. (3) “Sign” […]
RCW 5.50.020 Applicability. This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located within or outside the boundaries of the United States, whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. [ 2019 c 232 § 2; 2011 c […]
RCW 5.50.030 Validity of unsworn declaration—Exceptions. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of 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. (2) This chapter does not apply to: […]
RCW 5.50.040 Medium required for presentation 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. [ 2011 c 22 § 5.]
RCW 5.50.050 Form. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed on the . . . . day of . . . . . ., . . . ., (date) (month) […]
RCW 5.50.060 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of […]
RCW 5.50.900 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the uniform unsworn declarations act. [ 2019 c 232 § 4; 2011 c 22 § 1.]
RCW 5.50.901 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act and chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [ 2019 c 232 § 5; 2011 c 22 § 7.]
