NSWs JPs - Dos and Don'ts

New South Wales Justices of the Peace CAN certify copies, witness statutory declarations and affidavits, and perform other functions authorised under NSW legislation.

New South Wales Justices of the Peace are PROHIBITED from witnessing ANY of the following documents:

• Powers of Attorney
• Proof of Life forms
• Queensland Land Title documents

If you require a Power of Attorney to be witnessed it MUST be witnessed by a Soilcitor or Court Registrar.

Documents originating from outside Australia, including embassy documents, or documents intended for use outside Australia, cannot be witnessed by a NSW Justice of the Peace. In these cases, you will need to see a Public Notary.

Statutory Declaration Forms

You can access NSW Statutory Declaration Forms or Commonwealth Statutory Declarations online.

Where to find a JP

You can also find a local JP Community Desk It is a good idea to check the organiser’s website or call ahead to confirm the service is running.

To view a complete list of Justices of the Peace in your area, including availability and languages spoken, visit the JP Public Register.

Commonwealth statutory declarations

Do you need to complete a Commonwealth statutory declaration?

Did you know that you can create and download a digital Commonwealth statutory declaration in English using the myGov website or the myGov app? Your Digital Identity will be used to verify your identity and ensure your declaration is legally binding without the need for a physical witness. For more information, please visit myGov.