1. (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:

   1. (a) Recites that it is certified or declared by the person to be true under penalty of perjury;
   2. (b) Is subscribed by the person;
   3. (c) States the date and place of its execution; and
   4. (d) States that it is so certified or declared under the laws of the state of Washington.

2. (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)

3. (3) This section does not apply to:

   1. (a) A deposition;
   2. (b) An oath of office;
   3. (c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;
   4. (d) A declaration to be recorded pursuant to Titles 64 or 65 RCW; or
   5. (e) An oath required by RCW 11.20.020.

4. (4) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Sworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, or affidavit; and
   2. (b) "Unsworn declaration" means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.250. WSR 17-16-056, § 208-08-085, filed 7/25/17, effective 10/1/17.]