What Is Affiant?
A person who makes a written statement under oath or affirmation before a notary public. The affiant's sworn statement becomes an affidavit, which may be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
Affiant across 3 exams
Affiant appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- NY Notary
- A person who makes a written statement under oath or affirmation before a notary public. The affiant's sworn statement becomes an affidavit, which may be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
- CA Notary
- The person who makes a sworn statement (affidavit) in front of a notary in a jurat-type notarial act. The affiant swears or affirms that the facts stated in the document are true under penalty of perjury. The notary's role is to administer the oath and certify it was given.
- PA Notary
- A person who makes an oath or affirmation before a notary and signs a document containing statements they swear or affirm are true. The affiant is responsible for the truthfulness of the statements in the sworn document.