Affiant definition (noun)

1. An affiant is someone who makes an affidavit and swears to its validity. The term “affiant” is often used in the courtroom, where an affiant must file an affidavit in certain legal cases requiring evidence submission.

   Examples of an affiant in different scenarios:

   • As a signatory and witness in front of a notary
   • As a signatory of someone else’s behalf for an affidavit as a Power of Attorney ( POA ) affiant.
   • The individual who files the complaint in the case of a divorce.

   You might hear this word in many instances, like filling out your taxes, making purchases ( in some states ), or talking with your lawyer.