Rule 9012. Oaths and Affirmations

Bookmarking and annotating the Code and Rules is a special benefit of ABI membership. Join ABI or take a Test Drive today, and start making the Code and Rules your own!

(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.