An affidavit may be made in and out of this state, before any person authorized to administer oaths.
§ 432.Where and Before Whom Taken
Chapter 10: Evidence · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceSection 432 allows an affidavit to be made either inside or outside the state of Oklahoma, so long as it's taken before some person who is authorized to administer oaths.
Full Text of § 432
Amendment History
R.L. 1910, § 5072.
Plain-English Summary
This section removes any geographic limit on where an affidavit can be signed. It can be made in Oklahoma or somewhere else entirely, as long as the person administering the oath is authorized to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oklahoma affidavit have to be signed within the state?
No. Section 432 allows it to be made either inside or outside Oklahoma.
Who can administer the oath for an affidavit under this section?
Any person authorized to administer oaths, wherever the affidavit is made.
If I'm out of state, can I still sign a valid affidavit for an Oklahoma case?
Yes, as long as it's made before someone authorized to administer oaths where you are.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
· Official source
Also known as: can affidavit be signed out of state oklahomawho can administer oath for affidavit oklahoma12 O.S. § 432