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(a) Any document that would otherwise require the approval or verification of a notary may be filed with the following language inserted above the signature and date:
“I declare that the above statement is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if the above statement is false, I will be subject to the penalty of perjury or to other sanctions in the discretion of the court.”
(b) A document filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not require the approval or verification of a notary.
(c) This section shall not apply to an affidavit in support of a search warrant application, an application for a nontestimonial identification order, an oath required by 14 V.S.A. § 108, or consents and relinquishments in adoption proceedings governed by Title 15A.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 4. Judiciary, § 27b. Self-attested declaration in lieu of notarization - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-4-judiciary/vt-st-tit-4-sect-27b/
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