Wisconsin Statutes Testimony, Documentary Evidence and Presumptions (Ch. 885 to 891) § 887.015. Uniform unsworn declarations act

(a) “Boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(b) “Law” includes a statute, a judicial decision or order, a rule of court, an executive order, or an administrative rule, regulation, or order.

(c) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(d) “Sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, either of the following:

(f) “Sworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. “Sworn declaration” includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, or affidavit.

(g) “Unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of false swearing.

(4) Validity of unsworn declarations. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), and notwithstanding s. 906.03, 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.

(b) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(8) Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), this section modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 USC 7001, et seq.

(b) This section does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 USC 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 USC 7003(b).