Section 18-7-3 – Applicability.
18-7-3. Applicability. This chapter applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located within the boundaries of the United States. Source: SL 2018, ch 128, §3.
Section 18-7-4 – Validity of unsworn declaration.
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 […]
Section 18-7-5 – Required medium .
18-7-5. Required medium. If a law of this state requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in the same medium. Source: SL 2018, ch 128, §5.
Section 18-7-6 – Form of unsworn declaration.
18-7-6. Form of unsworn declaration. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: FORM OF UNSWORN DECLARATION I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of South Dakota that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed on the ___ day of _____, _____, at ________________________________. Date Month Year City […]
Section 18-7-7 – Uniformity of application and construction.
18-7-7. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Source: SL 2018, ch 128, §7.
Section 18-7-8 – Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
18-7-8.Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the […]
Section 18-7-1 – Short title.
18-7-1. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Unsworn Domestic Declarations Act. Source: SL 2018, ch 128, §1.
Section 18-7-2 – Definitions.
18-7-2. Definitions. The terms in this chapter mean: (1)”Boundaries of the United States,” the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; (2)”Law,” includes a statute, judicial decision or order, rule of court, executive order, and […]