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Before searching for a Justice of the Peace (JP), please review the following information.
JPs and Commissioners for Declarations (CDs) can sign documents that need an authorised witness.
Generally, a CD can sign most documents, including:
- witness signatures to documents
- certify a true copy of an original document (subject to any specific instructions)
- witness a statutory declaration
A JP can:
- witness signatures to document
- certify a true copy of an original document
- witness a statutory declaration
- certify a person's identity
- witness an affidavit for use in court
Review the signing page of your document to determine what service you need. For example, if your document requires you to ‘declare’, a CD can sign your document unless there are instructions requiring a JP.
CDs are often more convenient to find. Find a list of professions and appointment holders who are Commissioners for Declarations.
A number of regions also offer JPs signing clinics.
Document witnessing centres (JP signing clinics)
| Locality | Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Service Tasmania, 134 Macquarie Street | Thursday and Friday | 10am - 2pm |
| Glenorchy | Council Offices, 374 Main Road | Monday | 10am - 2pm |
| Rosny | Service Tasmania, Bligh Street | Tuesday | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Kingston | Civic Centre, 15 Channel Highway | Wednesday | 10am - 2pm |
| Launceston | CH Smith Building, 23 Charles Street | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 10am - 3pm |
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