Justice of the Peace Services and Community Links

Justice of the Peace services

My office runs JP services from Monday to Wednesday from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

Please be advised there may be occasions where a JP is not available due to unforeseen circumstances, apologies for any inconvenience caused.

To find other Justice of the Peace providers in the area please visit https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/findajp.

Becoming a JP

As your local State Member of Parliament I can assist you to become a Justice of the Peace (JP).

A JP facilitates the swearing of Affidavits and Statutory Declarations. JPs play an essential part in the legal system and in the community in NSW. By volunteering to become a JP you will be providing a valuable and important service to your community or place of employment

To become a JP you must be nominated by a Member of Parliament.

You must also:

be at least 18 years of age
be an Australian Citizen or a person who is entitled to vote in this State (unless exempted by the Minister)
be of good character
not be an undischarged bankrupt
consent to confidential personal inquiries to determine your suitability for appointment, including a criminal records check
establish an employment and/or a community based need for appointment
consent to having your full name published on the Justice of the Peace register.

To commence your JP application process, please click here to register your details on the NSW Department of Justice website.

For further information please feel free to contact my office on (02) 9580 9349.

Community Links

Please see below some community links you may find useful: