Illinois Notary Public Exam

What is the primary legal difference between an oath and an affirmation?

An oath is for court documents, while an affirmation is for personal documents. An oath references a higher power ('So help me God'), while an affirmation is a solemn promise on one's personal honor. An oath must be administered by a judge, while a notary can administer an affirmation. There is no legal difference; the terms are interchangeable.

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An oath references a higher power ('So help me God'), while an affirmation is a solemn promise on one's personal honor.

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