Nevada Revised Statutes 53.350 – Validity of unsworn declaration
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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a law of this State requires or permits the use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 53.350
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
2. The provisions of NRS 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, do 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 document intended to be recorded pursuant to chapter 111 of NRS; or
(e) A self-proving declaration or affidavit signed pursuant to NRS 133.050 or 133.055.