2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Civil Law Matters
Article 10: Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act, 44-10-1 through 44-10-8
Section 44-10-4: Validity of unsworn declaration.
44-10-4. Validity of unsworn declaration.
A. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, if a law of New Mexico requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
B. The Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act does not apply to:
(1) a deposition;
(2) an oath of office;
(3) an oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;
(4) a declaration to be recorded in records affecting real property pursuant to Section 14-9-1 or 14-9-7 NMSA 1978; or
(5) an oath required for self-proved wills by Section 45-2-504 NMSA 1978.
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