Justice of the Peace (JP)
A JP can help you if you need a document certified as a true copy or wish to make a statutory declaration or witness a signature. A JP can witness most official documents such as an affidavit, Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney, a will, declarations that the client is still alive or other documents that authorise a Justice of the Peace to provide a service.
Locate a JP - Access canberra website
If you need a JP to certify a copy of a document, remember to take your original document and photocopies for comparison and signing.
Notary Public
If your document is going overseas, you may need a Notary Public. A Notary Public is a senior legal practitioner, appointed by the ACT Supreme Court.
Notary Public in the ACT - website
