> [!info] Personal working space > This is my personal working space. The final version of this page is at: > https://atharkhan.com/glossary/verification/ A formal confirmation of factual statements, under oath or penalty of perjury. Signing is more than acknowledging receipt. ## Working notes [[Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. § 446]] addresses verified pleadings. The document and applicable rules determine wording and who may sign. For a declaration about a missed exchange, check dates, personal knowledge, and any attachments before signing. A verified statement can still be disputed and remains subject to evidentiary rules. > [!tip] Drafting > Separate what the signer personally observed from information learned from others.