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 Justice and Attorney General To search The Department of Justice and Attorney General for a local Justice of the Peace, click on their link: https://jp.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/public/welcomePublic.do and enter your postcode in the search bar. Please note their guidelines:- JPs on the Register are volunteers. They may not be available at short notice or at all times of the day.
- You must not use the information on the Register to send unsolicited communications, other than those necessary to enable you to make legitimate use of the JP services.
- When seeking the services of a JP, please telephone in advance to make an appointment. It is best to telephone during weekday business hours. If urgent contact on a weekend is necessary, please limit your call to a reasonable time of the day.
*With COVID restrictions, please check information is still correct prior to turning up. Bookings may now be required.
Willoughby Council
Only by appointment – Contact Us When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Council’s Customer Service Centre, Level 4, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood Willoughby City Council Administration Building Level 4/31 Victor Street, Chatswood 2067 ph: 02 9777 1000 This service is also available:- Tuesdays at West Chatswood Library, 3.30-4.30 pm
- Thursdays at Artarmon Library, 6-7pm
- Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10am-12pm, at Chatswood Library on The Concourse
- Thursday evenings 5.30-7.00pm at Northbridge Library
- Tuesday mornings 10am-12pm at Northbridge Plaza (Level 1 opposite Seed Women & at the Lower Level of Plaza near carpark entrance door)
North Sydney Council
JP Hours at Stanton Library – tel 02 9936 8400 Tuesdays 10am-12pm Wednesdays 12.30pm-2.30pm Thursdays 4pm-6pm Fridays 1pm-3pm JP Hours at Council Customer Service – tel 02 9936 8100 Mondays 2pm – 4pm Tuesdays 10am – 12pm Thursdays 2pm – 4pm For the most up-to-date information visit www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/Council_Meetings/Our_Organisation/Justice_of_the_PeaceMosman Council
Council’s Customer Service Centre offers a JP service, subject to availability. Bookings are required for the service and can be made by calling 9978 4000.
A JP service is also available at Barry O’Keefe Library on Wednesdays only from 12pm to 2pm with no bookings required.
Following advice from the NSW Department of Justice, JPs are unable to witness or verify Enduring Powers of Attorney or Laminated Citizenship Certificates. NSW JPs also cannot witness the execution of international documents for use overseas, including Proof of Life.
For the most up-to-date information visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/residents/resident-services/requiring-the-services-of-a-justice-of-the-peaceKu-ring-gai Council
The JP service is available at the following branches of Ku-ring-gai Library on the following days and times.Gordon Library
799 Pacific Highway, Gordon, 9424 0120.Monday | 10.00 – 11.30am |
Tuesday | 10.00 – 11.30am |
Wednesday | 10.00 – 11.30am |
Thursday | 10.00 – 11.30am and 5.30 – 6.30pm |
Turramurra Library
5 Ray Street, Turramurra, 9424 0480.Monday | 3.30 – 4.30pm |
Tuesday | 3.00 – 4.30pm |
Lindfield Library
265 Pacific Highway, Lindfield, 9424 0428.Tuesday | 10.00 – 11.30am |
Saturday | 10.30 – 11.30am |