Who is a justice of the peace in NSW?

Who is a justice of the peace in NSW?

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers appointed by the Governor of New South Wales. The primary role of a JP is to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of original documents. JPs come from all sections of the community and are available across NSW.

What is the JP oath?

Before you can begin performing Justice of the Peace (JP) functions, you are required to take the Oaths of Office before a Magistrate or Registrar of the Local Court. The three oaths are verbal declarations about your behaviour as a JP. They are the last step in the appointment process.

How do you certify a document in JP?

Certified documents must: Be initialled and numbered on every page by the Authorised Officer. Annotated on the last page as appropriate e.g. “I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original” and signed by the Authorised Officer.

What should a JP do if they are unsure if a document is a true and accurate copy?

Another common function of a JP is to certify a copy of an original document, if satisfied that it is a true and accurate copy of the original. A certified copy may sometimes be accepted, instead of the original document, by an organisation that wishes to rely on information contained in the original.

Can a JP witness a signature?

The law in NSW does not authorise a NSW JP to witness either a General Power of Attorney (GPOA) or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). As a NSW JP, you must not witness a GPOA or EPOA relating to any other state or territory, even if a JP for that state or territory would be authorised to do so.

What do I take to a JP?

proof of identity documents:

• your Australian driver’s licence. (If you have one. You can still apply if you do not have a current driver’s licence.)
• proof of date of birth such as a scanned copy of your:
• proof of legal name such as a scanned copy of your:

Can a NSW JP certify a copy of an electronic document?

A JP can certify an electronic document, such as one received by email or downloaded from the internet, as a true copy of the original under limited circumstances.

How to become a Justice of the peace in NSW?

– Extract from the Oaths of Office for appointment as a Justice of the Peace in NSW © State of New South Wales through the Department of Attorney General & Justice 2011.

What is the role of a Justice of the peace?

What is the role of a JP? Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers appointed by the Governor of New South Wales. The primary roles of a JP are to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of original documents. JPs come from all sections of the community and are available across NSW.

Where can I find a Justice of the peace?

You can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) using the online Public Register. You can search by postcode, name of a JP, day of availability, language spoken and JP registration number. The register lists a JP’s location, availability and telephone number. Please note that JPs are volunteers and may not be available at all times.

What are the duties of a JP in NSW?

This handbook is a guide for Justices of the Peace (JPs) in New South Wales (NSW). It constitutes the guidelines issued for the purpose of section 8 of the Justices of the Peace Act 2002 (the Act). The handbook is written to help you, in your role as a JP, to understand the duties of a JP and to carry out those duties in a proper and responsible