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 |
|---|---|
Monday 28 April | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Tuesday 29 April | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday 30 April | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Thursday 1 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Friday 2 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Saturday 3 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 4 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 5 May | 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Tuesday 6 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 7 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Thursday 8 May | 10:15am - 1:30pm |
Sunday 11 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 12 May | 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Tuesday 13 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 14 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Friday 16 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Saturday 17 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 18 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 19 May | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Tuesday 20 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 21 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Thursday 22 May | 12 noon - 1:30pm |
Friday 23 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Sunday 25 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 26 May | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Tuesday 27 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 28 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Date | Time |
|---|---|
Monday 28 April | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 29 April | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday 30 April | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friday 2 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Monday 5 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 6 May | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Wednesday 7 May | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Monday 12 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 13 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Wednesday 14 May | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Saturday 17 May | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Monday 19 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 20 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday 21 May | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Thursday 22 May | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Saturday 24 May | 10:00am - 11:45am |
Sunday 25 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Monday 26 May | 10:00am - 12 noon |
Tuesday 27 May | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Wednesday 28 May | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Thursday 29 May | 12 noon - 2:00pm |
Date | Time |
|---|---|
Wednesday 30 April | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Wednesday 7 May | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Wednesday 14 May | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Wednesday 21 May | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Wednesday 28 May | 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.