Rule · Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9012 — Oaths and Affirmations
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9012
- Type
- Rule
- Source
- Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2026-10-22
- Current through
- Nov 10, 2026 (Office of the Law Revision Counsel)
(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.
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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9012 — Oaths and Affirmations is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(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.