What must a JP do when witnessing a statutory declaration?

What must a JP do when witnessing a statutory declaration?

It is also a breach of the Code of Conduct for JPs in NSW.

1. Step 1: See the person’s face. A JP must see the face1 of the person making the NSW statutory declaration or affidavit.
2. Step 2: Confirm the person’s identity. A JP must confirm a person’s identity.
3. Step 3: Certify the identity requirements have been met.

Who can sign documents as a JP?

A medical practitioner. A Justice of the Peace (with a registration number in the State in which they are registered). A minister of religion (registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961).

What do JP need to certify documents?

Certified documents must: Be initialled and numbered on every page by the Authorised Officer. Annotated on the last page as appropriate e.g. “I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original” and signed by the Authorised Officer.

What should a JP do if they move interstate permanently?

If you move interstate or overseas permanently, you should resign your appointment as a JP in NSW. This is because you are not authorised to act as a NSW JP while you are in another state, territory or country.

Who can certify true copy of documents in Australia?

List of people authorised to certify copies of original documents

• Architect.
• Chiropractor.
• Conveyancer.
• Dentist.
• Financial adviser or financial planner.
• Legal practitioner.
• Medical practitioner.
• Midwife.

Who can certify documents Ahpra?

In Australia, the following people are authorised to certify documents: • Registered health professions: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioner, Chinese medicine practitioner, chiropractor, dental practitioner, medical practitioner, medical radiation practitioner, nurse, midwife, occupational …

What professions can certify documents?

Who can certify a document

• bank or building society official.
• councillor.
• minister of religion.
• dentist.
• chartered accountant.
• solicitor or notary.
• teacher or lecturer.

Who can certify a document in Victoria?

You can have documents certified by people who are legally allowed to take statutory declarations, including the following professions:

• principal of a registered school.
• lawyer.
• medical practitioner.
• dentist.
• pharmacist.
• veterinarian.
• accountant.
• minister of religion authorised to celebrate marriages.