Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 7105

Oaths

An applicant for a license or certificate of registry shall take, before the issuance of the license or certificate, an oath, without concealment or reservation, that the applicant will perform faithfully and honestly, according to the best skill and judgment of the applicant, all the duties required by law.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 540Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 613124 Stat. 2970(, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

7105

46:229e

46:231

46:244

Section 7105 requires all individuals who wish to be issued a license or certificate of registry to take an oath before a government official that they will perform all the duties required by law according to their best skill and judgment.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 111–2812010— struck out “before a designated official” after “an oath”.