W. Va. Code § 2-2-7
Affirmation equivalent to oath
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- W. Va. Code § 2-2-7, Affirmation equivalent to oath, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2357447
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A solemn affirmation shall be equivalent to an oath in all cases, unless otherwise expressly provided, and the word "oath" shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation.