Justice of the Peace
A Justice of the Peace (JP) acts as an independent witness to documents people use for official or legal purposes. This can include statutory declarations, affidavits, divorce documents, power of attorney and guardianship documents as well as certifying copies of original documents. A JP cannot provide you with any legal advice.
Location
Campbelltown Library, 171 Montacute Road, Newton (near the customer service desk).
Availability
No appointment is necessary. Check the roster to see when the JP service is available.
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the end of a JP session. The JP may not be able to stay past the finishing time to assist you.
Our JPs are volunteers and cancellations can occur at short notice. If you wish to confirm the presence of a JP before visiting, please contact the Campbelltown Library on 08 8366 9299.
Cost
The JP service is a free service to the community.
What to bring
Please ensure you bring:
- Appropriate identification such as a driver's licence, proof of age, passport or student card, so that the JP can confirm your identity.
- Original documents if certifying copies. if your documents are electronic, please ensure that you have them ready to show to the JP.
- Photocopies of documents you need certified. A photocopying service is available at the library for a fee.