Unsworn Declaration; Effect Same as Sworn Declaration.

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Sec. 2184.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), 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 any of the following:

(a) A deposition.

(b) An oath of office.

(c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public.

(d) A declaration to be recorded with a register of deeds.

(e) An oath required by section 2504 of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.2504.

(f) A declaration in a document filed with the court in the course of administering the estate of a decedent.

History: Add. 2012, Act 361, Eff. Apr. 1, 2013


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