Justice Of The Peace

What can a Justice Of The Peace (JP) do for me?

  • A JP can witness your signature on a document.
  • A JP can certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results.
  • A JP can administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
  • A JP can complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

Need a JP?

An 'accredited' Justice Of The Peace is at the Feilding Library twice a week. Please enquire at the main reception library desk. If they're already engaged with a customer, please wait outside the room for your turn.

If you need an 'accredited' JP Click here to be taken to the Royal Federation of NZ Justices' Associations website to Find a JP. insert Feilding in search field and contact any of the 'accredited' JP's directly.


Justice of the Peace at the Library

Tuesdays and Fridays on 11:30am - 1:30pm