Justices of the Peace
Drop in during any of our JP sessions; no appointments are needed. Simply wait to be called in. We recommend calling ahead to confirm JP availability before your visit.
Hornsby Library: 9847 6813
Pennant Hills Library: 9847 6100
Berowra Library: 9847 6140
Please arrive with enough time for the JP to certify your documents, as there may be a queue during busy times.
Justice of the Peace times and locations
Date | Time |
|---|---|
Friday 1 August | 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
Saturday 2 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 3 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 4 August | 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Tuesday 5 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Thursday 7 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Friday 8 August | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Sunday 10 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 11 August | 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Tuesday 12 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 13 August | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Thursday 14 August | 10:00am - 1:30pm |
Friday 15 August | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Sunday 17 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 18 August | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Tuesday 19 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 20 August | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Thursday 21 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Friday 22 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 24 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 25 August | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Tuesday 26 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 27 August | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Thursday 28 August | 10:00am - 1:30pm |
Friday 29 August | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Sunday 31 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Date | Time |
|---|---|
Friday 1 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 3 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 4 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 6 August | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Thursday 7 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Monday 11 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 12 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 13 August | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Thursday 14 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 17 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 18 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 19 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday 20 August | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Thursday 21 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Saturday 23 August | 10:00am - 11:45am |
Sunday 24 August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 25 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 26 August | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Thursday 28 August | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Date | Time |
|---|---|
Wednesday 6 August | No JP available |
Wednesday 20 August | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Wednesday 27 August | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
If our JPs are not available, you can find further listings of JP’s through the JP Public Register at the NSW Communities and Justice website.
Our Justice of the Peace are volunteers. They are typically available to do the following:
- Witness a person making a Statutory Declaration
- Witness a person making an Affidavit
- Certify that a copy of an original document is a true and accurate copy
A JP may decline to witness or certify any document at any time at their own discretion.
Before a JP can witness you signing a statutory declaration or affidavit, the JP is required to:
- check the document is completed correctly
- ask you questions to make sure you understand the purpose, effect and content of the document
- warn you it is a serious criminal offence to make a false statement in the document, and that the penalties include imprisonment
- confirm your identity (if the JP has not known you for 12 months or more, the JP must see your identification document)
- witness you sign the document.
Before a JP can certify a copy of an original document, they must have both the original document and the copy physically in front of them.
A JP is required to always comply with the law and follow the proper procedure. We ask that you follow their instructions and treat them with respect at all times.
JPs may limit the number of documents they certify to 20 pages per customer. If you have more than 20 pages, you may be asked to return to the queue or come back another day.
NSW law does not authorise NSW JPs to witness signatures on overseas documents or to perform other tasks under overseas laws, or those required by an organisation or agency from overseas. A Public Notary is able to witness signatures on overseas documents and can be found through the Directory of Public Notaries.
The International Services branch of Centrelink provides assistance to people seeking to claim a pension from some countries. They can be contacted on 131 673.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer JP?
If you are a current Justice of the Peace and would like to volunteer at Hornsby or Pennant Hills Library, click here for more information on how to apply.