Declaration redaction is the removal of FRCP 5.2 personal identifiers from a declaration under penalty of perjury. The rule limits SSNs, account numbers, birth years, and minors' names. anonym.plus marks each on your device, so the facts stay whole while the data goes.
When this applies
A sworn statement under 28 U.S.C. § 1746 states facts first-hand and often cites third-party data. You trim those identifiers under Rule 5.2 before filing.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the statement in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags declarant and third-party identifiers.
- Local OCR reads a scanned signature page.
- Keep the perjury attestation line intact.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The statement (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the facts readable).
- Optional name map for repeat parties.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Declarant Vance → [DECLARANT] |
| Identifiers | US_SSN | 455-21-7763 → [SSN] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1991 → [DOB] |
| Financial | US_BANK_NUMBER | acct 8830 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Minor | PERSON | child L.V. → [MINOR] |
| Location | LOCATION | 12 Pine Road → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies FRCP 5.2(a) to the sworn statement.
- Keeps the 28 U.S.C. § 1746 attestation line intact.
- Offline work keeps the file privileged and local.
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Limitations & cautions
A declarant may state a unique fact that re-identifies someone with no name at all. The tool flags named items. Read narrative paragraphs for indirect clues before you file.
Frequently asked questions
Is a declaration treated like an affidavit here?
Yes for redaction. Both recite first-hand facts and fall under Rule 5.2, so anonym.plus flags identifiers the same way in each.
Will the perjury line survive the pass?
Yes. Protect it via the allow-list. Only personal identifiers in the body are marked.
Does anything leave my machine?
No. The app is fully offline, so the signed paper stays privileged on your device.