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Our JP Services
Justices of the Peace perform a wide range of functions for the community. They are the trusted and honourable volunteers who can be relied upon to do their best to help. They never charge for their services.
Affidavits
An affidavit is a legal document used in court and tribunal proceedings, and for other purposes authorised by law. It is made by one person (called the deponent) in the presence of an authorised affidavit taker (your JP).
Births, Deaths & Marriages
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria (BDM) is involved in some of the most significant moments in the lives of Victorians. JPs are often called upon to witness documents needed by BDM.
Certified Documents
A 'certified copy' of an original document is a copy that has been verified as being a true copy of an original document. Many companies and Government Departments require true copies of documents such as Marriage Certificate, Licences and so forth.
National Police Check
A National Police Check (NPC), sometimes referred to as a 'police check', involves comparing an individual's details (such as name and date of birth) against a central database to determine if the name and date of birth combination of that individual matches any others who have police history information. They are often used for job applications and working with children checks.
Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney are legal documents that allow you to choose who will make decisions about financial and personal matters, if you are not able to make these decisions yourself. Justices of the Peace are frequently asked to witness these.
Statutory Declarations
A statutory declaration is a written statement that you sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. A JP can witness your Stat Dec