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:
A JP can:
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.
Locality | Location | Day | Time |
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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 |
While all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the accuracy of the information published, the information in this database is subject to advice provided by individual JPs.
In these circumstances, the Department cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
If while attempting to contact a JP, the details appear to be incorrect, you may provide feedback.