Validity of unsworn declaration.

42 Pa.C.S. § 6204
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(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), if a law of this Commonwealth 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. (b) Exception.--This chapter does not apply to: (1) a deposition; (2) an oath of office; (3) an oath or affirmation required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public; (4) a declaration relating to real property required or authorized to be recorded; and (5) an oath or affirmation required by 20 Pa.C.S. § 3132.1 (relating to self-proved wills).
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