Within this State, depositions shall be taken before a person authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths.
Rule 4:12-1.Within the state
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:12-1 provides that within New Jersey, depositions are taken before a person authorized by state law to administer oaths.
Full Text of Rule 4:12-1
Amendment History
New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.
Source-R.R. 4:18-1.
Plain-English Summary
A deposition needs someone with authority to swear the witness. This rule sets the in-state requirement: within New Jersey, a deposition is taken before a person authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths.
The companion rules extend the point to depositions taken elsewhere, and Rule 4:12-4 disqualifies persons with a disqualifying interest or relationship from presiding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the oath at a New Jersey deposition?
Within the state, a deposition is taken before a person authorized by New Jersey law to administer oaths.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:12-1). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: persons before whom depositions takenauthority to administer oathswithin the state deposition officer