1. U.S. Code
  2. appendix 11a
  3. courtrules 1
  4. part IX
  5. courtrule 9012
Rule 9012. Oaths and Affirmations
(a)Who May Administer an Oath. These persons may administer an oath or affirmation or take an acknowledgment:

• a bankruptcy judge;

• a clerk;

• a deputy clerk;

• a United States trustee;

• an officer authorized to administer oaths in a proceeding before a federal court or by state law in the state where the oath is taken; or

• a United States diplomatic or consular officer in a foreign country.

(b)Affirmation as an Alternative. If an oath is required, a solemn affirmation suffices.
(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)