Oaths and Declarations Act 1957

Oaths, affirmations, and declarations in general - Declarations

8: Manner of making declarations

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"How to Make a Declaration in New Zealand"

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When you make a declaration, you must do it in a certain way. You will make and sign the declaration as prescribed by section 9 or section 11, depending on what is needed. This is how you make a declaration or a statutory declaration in New Zealand.

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Part 1Oaths, affirmations, and declarations in general
Declarations

8Manner of making declarations

Where by any law in force in New Zealand (whether made before or after the commencement of this Act) any person is authorised or required to make a declaration or a statutory declaration, that declaration shall be made and subscribed in the manner prescribed by section 9 or section 11, as the case may require.

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