Del. Ch. Ct. R. 178B (2026)

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.