Rule 178B. Unsworn Declarations in Civil Miscellaneous Matters

A person may use an Unsworn Declaration under Penalty of Perjury under 10 Del. C. § 3927 for pleadings and papers in civil miscellaneous matters, including verifications, declarations, affidavits, and notarized signatures. But an Unsworn Declaration under Penalty of Perjury may not be used with:

(1) petitions under Rules 175, 175-A, 175-B, or 180;

(2) petitions to remove a guardian and/or appoint a successor guardian;

(3) petitions to add a co-guardian;

(4) petitions to terminate a guardianship due to recovery of the person with a disability or to terminate in favor of less restrictive measures;

(5) petitions for instructions regarding life-sustaining procedures;

(6) petitions to transfer funds at majority in guardianships of a minor's property;

(7) physician affidavits;

(8) personal information sheets;

(9) consents in support of (1)-(6) herein;

(10) applications to proceed in forma pauperis; and

(11) other papers if the Chancellor directs. History. Added May 4, 2022; amended Sept. 23, 2025, effective Sept. 30, 2025.