Federal Rules of Evidence: Rules 601-603 governing witness competency and oath requirements in federal proceedings

28 U.S.C. ยง 1746: Federal statute governing unsworn declarations made under penalty of perjury

State Notary Laws: State-specific regulations governing notary requirements and procedures for document authentication

State Civil Procedure Rules: State-specific rules governing the format, submission, and use of affidavits in legal proceedings

State Sworn Statement Laws: State-specific requirements for sworn statements and declarations

Personal Knowledge Standard: Legal requirement that affiant must have direct, personal knowledge of the facts being attested to

Evidence Admissibility Standards: Legal requirements for affidavits to be admissible as evidence in court proceedings

Perjury Laws: Federal and state laws governing false statements under oath, including penalties and consequences

Affiant Identification Requirements: Legal requirements for properly identifying the person making the sworn statement

Venue and Jurisdiction Rules: Requirements for stating the appropriate venue and jurisdiction in the affidavit

Notarization Requirements: Specific format and procedure requirements for proper notarization of the affidavit

Jurat Requirements: Specific requirements for the oath or affirmation statement at the end of the affidavit