“declaration under penalty of perjury”

This page presents an official legal definition of “declaration under penalty of perjury” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

A person’s statement saying the information they have provided is true. For example, a declaration may list the facts and then state, “l declare under penalty of perjury (under the laws of the United States of America) that the foregoing is true and correct.”

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)