Waikato Justices of the Peace
We can help you.
A JP can witness your signature on a document
A JP can certify copies of documents for you
A JP can complete an affidavit for you
A JP can complete a statutory declaration for you.
A JP can confirm your identity.
Justices of the Peace provide their services free of charge.
Find a JP
You can search the NZ JP database for a local JP, using place, postcode, name or language skill.
Service Centres
The Waikato JP Association operates 20 local service centres.
These are places where you can call in, without an appointment, to see a Justice.
Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau
Monday 9.00am to 11.00am
Friday Noon – 2.00pm
Cambridge Community House
193 Shakespeare St, Leamington
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm
Hamilton
Anglesea Pharmacy
Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Centre Place (outside Whitcoulls)
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm
Chartwell Shopping Centre
Monday Noon – 2.00pm
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm
Thursday 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Community Law Waikato
Monday 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Thursday 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Garden Place Library
Friday Noon – 2.00pm
Glenview Mall
Saturday 10.00am – Noon
Te Awa / The Base
Saturday 10.00am – Noon
Waikato Hospital
Tuesday Noon – 1.30pm
Waikato University Student Service Centre
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm
Thursday 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Closed during University holidays.
Western Community Centre
Tuesday 10.30am – Noon
Huntly Library
Thursday 11.30am – 1.30pm
Ngaruawahia Community Centre
Tuesday 9.00am – Noon
Otorohanga Support House
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm
Putaruru Library
Friday 10.00am – Noon
Taumarunui Court
Monday 10.00am – Noon
Te Aroha Citizens Advice Bureau
Wednesday 11.00am – 1.00pm
Te Awamutu Citizens Advice Bureau
Monday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Te Kuiti Citizens Advice Bureau
Tuesday 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Service Centres are closed on public holidays.
Checklist for visiting a JP
- Phone the Justice of the Peace for an appointment.
- Explain what you need to be completed – some documents can take more time than you expect.
- Do not sign any of your documents before you meet the Justice.
- Take some form of photo identification, in case it is needed.
- If your documents are from another country, check that a New Zealand Justice of the Peace can complete them for you.
We serve our community
Justices of the Peace are trained, trusted members of your community who can
- witness your signature on documents
- certify copies of documents, including mobile phone messages and computer displays
- confirm your identity for banks and other agencies
- administer statutory declarations and affidavits (sworn or affirmed).
