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CB-CHT-204Legal-aid form

Unsworn Declaration, General, with Style of the Case

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This form is used to create an unsworn declaration, which is a written statement made under penalty of perjury. It asks the person making the statement to provide their personal information and confirm that the facts they state are true to the best of their knowledge.

The court describes it as: Use to create an unsworn declaration: a statement under penalty of perjury. Allowed instead of affidavits in certain cases.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a person needs to make a statement that might normally require a notary, but the law allows an unsworn declaration to be used instead in certain situations.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is an unsworn declaration?
It is a statement made under penalty of perjury, which can sometimes be used instead of a formal affidavit. This is allowed by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 132.001.
Can I use this form for everything?
No. You cannot use it for things like liens filed with the county clerk, or for certain documents related to real or personal property.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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