Arizona Notary Exam

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

An oath is for court documents, and an affirmation is for all other documents. An oath is a solemn promise to a deity, while an affirmation is a solemn promise on one's personal honor. An oath must be spoken, while an affirmation can be written. An oath carries a higher penalty for perjury than an affirmation.

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An oath is a solemn promise to a deity, while an affirmation is a solemn promise on one's personal honor.

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