JP Online disruption notice

From 29 September until 4 October 2023 there will be periodic interruptions in service that will impact JP Online users, this may include the sending of verification codes to people who wish to log in or register for a JP Online account.

If you are a Justice of the Peace (JP) whose appointment is due to lapse within the next 7 days please email jp@dcj.nsw.gov.au or phone the JP Infoline on (02) 8688 0500 between 8.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 3.30pm for assistance.

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Security updates will be introduced to JP Online

These will affect the way you next log in to JP Online, and change how you log in when you have entered an incorrect password.

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Justice of the Peace Handbook 2022

The JP Handbook outlines the functions of a JP, including the procedure for how to perform those functions correctly.

The primary role of a JP

The primary role of a JP is to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of documents.

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