Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Primary legislation governing the administration of oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations in Singapore. Specifies requirements for declarations and identifies authorized witnesses such as Commissioners for Oaths and notaries public.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Establishes rules for admissibility of affidavits as evidence, requirements for documentary evidence, and regulations concerning sworn statements in Singapore legal proceedings.
Penal Code (Chapter 224): Contains provisions regarding false statements (Section 199) and false evidence (Section 193), outlining penalties for making false declarations in affidavits.
Rules of Court: Provides technical specifications for affidavit format, filing requirements, and procedural aspects that must be followed in Singapore courts.
Notaries Public Act (Chapter 208): Governs the powers and functions of notaries public in Singapore, relevant when notarization of affidavits is required.
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Contains general provisions regarding court documents and jurisdictional considerations for legal documents in Singapore.
Format Requirements: Essential elements including clear identification of deponent, proper jurat (closing statement), verification statement, and witness requirements for valid execution of the affidavit.
