Oaths and Affirmations

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025

Rule 9012.

(a)

Who May Administer an Oath.

These persons may administer an oath or affirmation or take an acknowledgment:

• a bankruptcy judge;

• a clerk;

• a deputy clerk;

• a United States trustee;

• an officer authorized to administer oaths in a proceeding before a federal court or by state law in the state where the oath is taken; or

• a United States diplomatic or consular officer in a foreign country.

(b)

Affirmation as an Alternative.

If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices.

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)