Statement Text
A concise, numbered statement of the specific facts being attested to, written in plain language to avoid ambiguity and to limit the scope to verifiable assertions rather than opinions.
A Business Oath Declaration establishes a sworn record that a specified person affirms under penalty of perjury. It creates an auditable statement suitable for regulatory, contracting, and judicial purposes while clarifying who is vouching for the facts presented.
Organizations rely on this declaration where formal attestation is required from an authorized representative.
Use this document when legal, regulatory, or contractual processes require a sworn statement tied to corporate authority.
A person with board or corporate authority such as a CEO, president, or managing member. They must sign using the exact legal name and include a title to show authority; organizations often require a corporate resolution or power of attorney on file to verify signing authority.
Legal counsel, compliance staff, or a commissioned notary public who verifies identity, confirms the oath is taken under penalty of perjury, and completes any notarization or witness formalities required by the receiving party or state law.
A concise, numbered statement of the specific facts being attested to, written in plain language to avoid ambiguity and to limit the scope to verifiable assertions rather than opinions.
Full legal name, corporate title, business name, and business address to link the signer to the organization and to establish the signer’s capacity to make the oath.
A brief clause stating the signer’s authority to act for the entity, referencing corporate authorization if required by the recipient or internal policy.
Notary acknowledgement including venue, date, notary signature and seal, and any required notarial language to make the oath legally recognized for filing or compliance.
Declarant signature with printed name and date; include initials where pages require them and specify whether electronic signatures are permitted.
Supporting exhibits such as board resolutions, formation documents, or certificates of existence that corroborate the factual statements in the declaration.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required, with date stamp and signer role |
| Notary Block | Include acknowledgement and seal image placeholder |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or knowledge-based auth |
| Storage | PDF/A archival with audit trail metadata |
Use a platform that supports secure authentication, audit trails, and notarization options when e-signing a sworn declaration.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA available) | Yes (BAA available) | Varies | Varies |
A new vendor certifies ownership and tax status for contract compliance
A company officer attests to factual statements for a state regulatory submission