JPs can provide:
- attesting the execution of a document
- witnessing a statutory declaration (Note: JPs are not the only people who can witness a statutory declaration. Read here)
- witnessing an affidavit for use in court
- certifying true copies of an original document
- certifying a person's identity
- hearing bail matters outside court hours (Bail Justices only)
JPs are recommended by the state Attorney-General and appointed by the Governor-in-Council.
Before meeting with a JP
- Ensure that a Victorian JP is authorised to witness your documents.
- All JPs have indicated when they are available. Please check their availability before contacting them directly.
- Advise the JP in advance if you have a large amount of documents for witnessing or certifying (you may have to make an appointment).
- Have all your paperwork ready for the JP, ensuring that your documents are not pre-signed.
- Be mindful that JPs do not provide legal advice.
- Note that JPs are not a Notary Public.
Fees and charges
JPs cannot charge for their services.
Contact individual Justices of the Peace to assist you:
Dunn, Terry JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 0407 547 417; (03) 5358 2793
Martin, Peter JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 0408 581 865
Monaghan, Terry JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 0418 541 300
Nunweek, Michael JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 0409 455 572
Pyke, Waverley JP
STAWELL
Phone: 0428 583 133
Robson, Gregory JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 03 5358 1272; 0412 647 422
Sanderson, Geoffrey JP
STAWELL 3380
Phone: 03 5358 1043
Languages: Sinhalese and Tamil
Andison, Florence JP
ST ARNAUD 3478
Phone: 03 5495 1320
Knights, William JP
ST ARNAUD 3478
Phone: 03 5496 7232; 0418 571 478
Languages: Ukranian
Johnson, Lyle JP
MARNOO 3387
Phone: 03 5359 2284; 0428 504 015
Mangle, Charles JP
HALLS GAP 3381
Phone: 0439 837 052
Hilbig, Peter JP
HALLS GAP 3381
Phone: 5356 4365; 0437 524 716
You can also find a JP - document signing station in your area.
Neighbourhood House
Available by arrangement, please phone for specific availability
42 Sloane Street STAWELL 3380
Phone: 03 5358 3500
Find out more about Justices of the Peace here.