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1. ymmv, but everywhere i've seen or heard of, it's always "do you swear or affirm"

Reply to astonamous (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2013, 10:49 AM

Jul 2013

and you can respond "i affirm" if you want to be explicit or simply "yes" or "i do" as you wish.

imho, you can even say "i affirm" if that's not given as an option.

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"So help you God" [View all] astonamous Jul 2013 OP

ymmv, but everywhere i've seen or heard of, it's always "do you swear or affirm" unblock Jul 2013 #1

You can affirm any oath in any court. MineralMan Jul 2013 #2

court would be in Utah... astonamous Jul 2013 #4

You're welcome. MineralMan Jul 2013 #7

I think there are alternatives. Jim__ Jul 2013 #3

Thank you. n/t astonamous Jul 2013 #5

You may always choose to affirm rather than swear Recursion Jul 2013 #6