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28 U.S.C. § 459. - Administration of oaths and acknowledgments · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 28/§ 459

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28 U.S.C. § 459.Chapter 21

§ 459

Administration of oaths and acknowledgments

Title 28

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Each justice or judge of the United States may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)