Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 201.42 - Subscription, authentication of documents.

(a) Documents filed shall be subscribed: (1) By the person or persons filing same, (2) by an officer thereof if it be a corporation, (3) by an officer or employee if it be a government instrumentality, or (4) by an attorney or other person having authority with respect thereto.

(b) Documents submitted pursuant to stipulation of counsel where no sponsoring witness will be used must be verified.

authority: 46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b); 49 CFR 1.66 and 1.69
source: General Order 41, 3d Rev., 29 FR 14475, Oct. 22, 1964; 29 FR 15374, Nov. 17, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 201.42