N.Y. C.P.L.R. 2106

Rule 2106. Affirmation of truth of statement. (a) The statement of any\nperson wherever made, subscribed and affirmed by that person to be true\nunder the penalties of perjury, other than in a deposition, or an oath\nof office, or an oath required to be taken before a specified person\nother than a notary, may be used in an action in New York in lieu of and\nwith the same force and effect as an affidavit, a certificate, a\nresponse to a notice to admit, an answer to interrogatories, a\nverification of a pleading, a bill of particulars and any other sworn\nstatement. Such affirmation shall be in substantially the following\nform:\n I affirm this ___ day of ______, ____, under the penalties of perjury\nunder the laws of New York, which may include a fine or imprisonment,\nthat the foregoing is true, except as to matters alleged on information\nand belief and as to those matters I believe it to be true, and I\nunderstand that this document may be filed in an action or proceeding in\na court of law.\n (Signature)\n (b) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to eliminate any\nrequirement under the domestic relations law that matrimonial agreements\nmust be acknowledged in the form of deed.\n