Become a Justice of the Peace in NSW
Justices of the Peace (JP's) are volunteers appointed by the Governor of New South Wales. The primary role of a JP is to witness a person making a Statutory Declaration or Affidavit, attend to Divorce Affidavits, Probate Affidavits and other significant matters requiring witnessing of the document, and, including certifying copies of original documents.
JP's come from all sections of the community and are available across NSW. These JP's can be accessed through the DCJ Public Register click this link. By volunteering to become a Justice of the Peace (JP) you will be providing an essential public service to your community or place of employment.
NSW JP's are required to follow a strict Code of Conduct which establishes the requirements and acceptable standards of behaviour for JP's in NSW. This code is also useful for members of the public who may be unsure of what is expected when seeking the services of a JP. To read the Code of Conduct please click.
Basic requirements to become a JP in NSW are;
- be at least 18 years old
- be nominated by a Member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council (MP or MLC)
- be an Australian Citizen or a person who is entitled to vote at a general election, unless the Attorney General exempts the person from having to satisfy this criteria
- be of good character
- consent in writing to confidential inquiries being made as to the person's suitability for appointment, including criminal record check
- not be an undischarged bankrupt
- establish that your appointment as a Justice of the Peace is required for your employment or to fulfill a community-based need for the appointment
To understand the benefits of being a NSW Justice of the Peace, please follow this link to the appropriate page
To make an application to become a NSW Justice of the Peace, please go to NSW Department of Communities and Justice at this page Click this link
Being a JP is an important role and tremendous asset to our community. The benefits to you as a person of integrity and trust cannot be measured on any scale!