AL HB423

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

Permits unsworn declarations subscribed under penalty of perjury to have the same legal force and effect as sworn affidavits when state law requires a sworn declaration, verification, certificate, statement, oath, affirmation, or affidavit.

Requires unsworn declarations to follow a specified form stating "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" and include the date and declarant's signature.

Exempts the following from the unsworn declaration provision: depositions, oaths of office, oaths required before specified officials other than notaries public, recorded declarations under Title 35, oaths under Sections 43-8-132 or 43-8-133, durable powers of attorney under Title 26 Chapters 1 or 1A, and affidavits accompanying absentee ballots under Title 11 Chapter 17.

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