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Legal Terms & Definitions

Who is the affiant?

A

The person who makes and subscribes a signature to an affidavit.

B

The officer who records a deed.

C

The person who certifies a notary's official character.

D

The witness who proves execution of a conveyance.

Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)

Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. The person who makes and subscribes a signature to an affidavit.

Detailed Explanation

This term appears in "Definitions and General Terms." The booklet defines the affiant as the person who makes and subscribes a signature to an affidavit. Not to be confused with the notary, who administers the oath but is not the affiant.

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