Justice of the Peace service
Please note that this service will take a short break over the holidays. The last JP session will be Friday 20 December 2024, and will resume from Thursday 9 January 2025.
Woollahra Libraries offers a free, walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) Service on the following days and times:
| Day |
Location |
Time |
Frequency |
| Thursday |
Double Bay |
10am - 12pm
|
Weekly |
| Friday |
Double Bay |
2pm - 4pm
|
Weekly |
| Saturday |
Double Bay |
10am - 12pm
|
Fortnightly |
The next dates for the Saturday Service at Double Bay Library are 14 December, 11 January and 25 January.
Please note: Our JP service is subject to volunteer availability. Please call 02 9391 7100 if you would like further information.
Important: JPs cannot witness 'Proof of Life' documents.
The International Services Branch of Centrelink provides assistance to people seeking to claim a pension from a number of countries which Australia has reciprocal aged pension agreements with.
Should you require someone to witness a proof of life document, please contact the International Services Branch phone line on 131 673 or visit their website.
Please remember that this service is generously delivered by volunteers and dependent on their availability, so we recommend you contact us before attending to confirm a JP is available as scheduled.
You may need a JP to:
- administer oaths
- witness signatures
- witness affidavits
- witness statutory declarations
- certify copies of documents
To maximise your session, please bring any identification, original documents and copies with you. Should you require photocopies or printing, these services are available at our libraries. Please see library staff for assistance.
Council endeavours to provide a free JP service at the Council Chambers Customer Service Centre. This may vary due to availability of staff. If it is urgent, we recommend calling the customer service team to confirm if one is available. The hours of the service are Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9am to midday.
Should you require an alternative, you can check the NSW Government Communities & Justice website.
If you are interested in volunteering with us as a JP, please visit our Volunteer page for further information and application form.