AL HB357

Repeals the Alabama Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act (Subdivision 3.5, Section 12-21-80, et seq., Code of Alabama 1975).

Allows unsworn written declarations subscribed under penalty of perjury to have the same legal force and effect as sworn affidavits for matters required to be evidenced by sworn declarations under Alabama law.

Requires unsworn declarations to substantially follow the form: "I declare (or verify, certify, state, swear, or affirm) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alabama that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date)." with the declarant's signature.

Excludes the following from this provision: depositions, oaths of office, oaths required before specified officials other than notaries public, declarations to be recorded under Title 35, oaths required by Sections 43-8-132 or 43-8-133, durable powers of attorney, and affidavits accompanying absentee ballots.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.