The spouses must sign the prenuptial agreement along with the Acknowledgment (PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument) which contains the following language:

(1) A formal declaration or admission before an authorized public officer by the parties who execute the premarital agreement providing that the premarital agreement is the act and deed of the parties;

(2) A sworn affirmation by the respective attorneys of each party that the party represented by the attorney understands and consents to the legal effect of the premarital agreement;

(3) An agreement signed by the parties that is witnessed by a notary and includes a statement that the parties:

(A) Have consulted with their respective attorneys regarding the premarital agreement;

(B) Have read and understand the premarital agreement; and

(C) Freely entered into the premarital agreement without coercion or undue influence; or

(4) An execution of the premarital agreement by both parties that is witnessed by two (2) individuals who are disinterested parties to the premarital agreement.

Statute: § 9-11-402

• § 9-11-401 – Definitions
• § 9-11-402 – Formalities — Definition
• § 9-11-403 – Content
• § 9-11-404 – Effect of marriage
• § 9-11-405 – Amendment or revocation
• § 9-11-406 – Enforcement
• § 9-11-407 – Enforcement — Void marriage
• § 9-11-408 – Limitations of actions
• § 9-11-409 – Application and construction
• § 9-11-410 – Short title
• § 9-11-411 – Severability
• § 9-11-412 – Time of taking effect