32 CFR § 516.26 - Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury.

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title: "32 CFR § 516.26 - Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury."
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title_name: "National Defense"
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section_name: "Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY"
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# 516.26 Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury.

(a) *General.* Under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. l746, whenever any matter is required or permitted to be established or proven by a sworn statement, oath or affidavit, such matter may also be established or proven by an unsworn written declaration under penalty of perjury. Because such declaration does not require a notary or other official to administer oaths, individuals preparing statements for use in litigation should consider using this format. (See figure C-3, appendix G, of this part).

(b) *When executed within the United States.* Place the following at the end of the witness statement:

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (28 U.S.C. 1746).

Executed on

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(c) *When executed outside the United States.* Place the following at the end of the witness statement:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. (28 U.S.C. 1746).

Executed on

(Date)    (Signature)