WAC 208-08-085. Validity of unsworn declaration

(1) If a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this section has the same effect as a sworn declaration if it: (a) Recites that it is certified or declared by the person to be true under penalty of perjury; (b) Is subscribed by the person; (c) States the date and place of its execution; and (d) States that it is so certified or declared under the laws of the state of Washington. (2) The certification or declaration may be in substantially the following form: "I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct": . . . . . . . . (Date and Place) (Signature) "I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct": . . . . . . . . (Date and Place) (Signature) (3) This section does not apply to: (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 pursuant to Titles 64 or 65 RCW; or (e) An oath required by RCW 11.20.020 . (4) As used in this section: (a) "Sworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, or affidavit; and (b) "Unsworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury.