FRE 902(14) authenticity declaration.
A signed forensic certification that self-authenticates your electronic evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 902(14) — eliminating the need for a live foundational witness at trial.
What the declaration includes.
- Signed certification by a credentialed forensic examiner (EnCE, MCFE, CCME)
- Hash value verification (MD5 and SHA-256) confirming data integrity
- Full chain-of-custody documentation
- Examiner qualifications and methodology statement
- Description of tools and processes used (Daubert-resistant)
- Signed under penalty of perjury (28 U.S.C. § 1746)
- Ready for court filing the day evidence is delivered
- Examiner available to testify if the declaration is challenged
Part of every all-in package
All three all-in-one packages — Mobile, Chat, and Email Data Packages — include a FRE 902(14) declaration. Order the full package and skip the add-on math.
When a declaration matters most.
Any case where electronic evidence needs to be admitted at trial without calling a live witness.
Federal Civil Litigation
FRE 902(14) applies directly in all federal courts — get evidence trial-ready the day you receive it.
State Court Matters
Many state courts accept equivalent certifications — we'll confirm applicability for your jurisdiction during scoping.
Avoiding Expert Witness Costs
A signed declaration is a fraction of the cost of scheduling a live expert witness for a foundational hearing.
Pre-Trial Motion Practice
Supporting motions for summary judgment or opposing motions to exclude evidence — authentication objections handled.
Remote Custodians
When the person who produced the data is unavailable or uncooperative, a forensic declaration replaces their testimony.
Tight Trial Timelines
Evidence delivered with a signed declaration is court-ready immediately — no scheduling lag for expert availability.
Need evidence that's trial-ready on delivery?
Add a FRE 902(14) declaration to any collection. Book a free 15-minute scoping call to confirm it's right for your matter.