Where To Find a Justice of the Peace

The role of the Justice of the Peace (JP) is to act as an independent and objective witness to official or legal documents.

Generally JPs:

• witness oaths or affidavits
• take statutory declarations and affirmations
• witness signatures
• attest the execution of a document
• certify a true copy of an original document

Here’s how to find one locally:

The Department of Communities and Justice

To search The Department of Communities and Justice for a local Justice of the Peace, click on their link: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/legal-assistance-and-representation/justice-of-the-peace.html to access the public register here. Please note their Terms of Use and guidelines:

• Contact JPs at a reasonable time (between 8am and 6pm).
• Ask the JP when and where they are available to provide JP services.
• Advise the JP in advance if you have a large amount of documents for witnessing or certifying (you may have to make an appointment).
• Have all your paperwork ready for the JP, ensuring that your documents are not pre-signed.
• Have identification documents ready for the JP if necessary.
• Be mindful that JPs do not provide legal advice.

Community Desks

The NSW Justices website provides an up-to-date list of all local Community Desks where JP services may be accessed by the public. The list can be downloaded at this link: https://nswja.org.au/community-desks/

Willoughby Council

The NSW Justice Association volunteers provide this service to the community of Willoughby. There is no booking required to use this service. There are a number of sessions taking place each week. For all times and locations visit Justice of the Peace | Willoughby City Council (nsw.gov.au)

North Sydney Council

Council’s Justice of the Peace cannot act as a witness to a signature on a document, they can only sign statutory declarations, affidavits, and certified copies.

Please note that to access this service, you must adhere to the following:

• Bring your original documents and your own pen. A maximum of 10 pages can be submitted for certification.
• Only one customer can be served at a time, but a carer or co-signer is permitted.
• If you do not speak or read English, bring an interpreter.

JP at Stanton Library

You must call Stanton Library to make an appointment to see a JP.

Telephone: (02) 9936 8400

• Tuesdays: 10am to 12pm
• Wednesdays: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Thursdays: 4pm to 6pm
• Fridays: 1pm to 3pm

A maximum of 10 pages can be certified.

JP at Customer Service Centre

You must call Council’s Customer Service Centre to make an appointment to see a JP.

Telephone: (02) 9936 8100

• Mondays: 2pm to 4pm
• Tuesdays: 2pm to 4pm
• Wednesday: 10am to 12pm
• Thursday: 2pm to 4pm
• Friday: 2pm to 4pm

A maximum of 10 pages can be certified.

Many of our JPs are volunteers. If the scheduled JP becomes unavailable, we will make every effort to find a replacement. Cancelled appointments will be rescheduled.

Other JPs in North Sydney:

The Kirribilli Centre – https://www.thekirribillicentre.org, 9922 4428, or info@kirribilli.org.au

Greenwood Plaza – www.greenwoodplaza.com.au/whats-on/offers/free-justice-of-peace-service

For more information: https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/justice-peace-services

Mosman Council

For more information: https://mosman.nsw.gov.au/residents/resident-services/requiring-the-services-of-a-justice-of-the-peace

Ku-ring-gai Council

A Justice of the Peace (JP) is authorised to witness a person making a statutory declaration, witness a person making an affidavit and certify that a copy of an original document is a true and accurate copy.

JPs are volunteers who offer their time freely and may not be available at all times. No appointments are necessary but ring on the day to ensure the JP is available.

The JP service is available at the following branches of Ku-ring-gai Library on the following days and times.

Gordon Library

Address: 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon, 9424 0120.

Turramurra Library

Address: 5 Ray Street, Turramurra, 9424 0480.

Lindfield Library

Address: 265 Pacific Highway, Lindfield, 9424 0428.

Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre St Ives

Address: 166 Mona Vale Road St Ives 9988 4966

Ku-ring-gai Library branches, locations and opening hours

For the most up-to-date information visit www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Community/Ku-ring-gai-Library/Justice-of-the-Peace