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 a number of local service centres.
These are places where you can call in without an appointment to see a JP.
Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau
Monday 9am to 11am
Friday Noon – 2.00pm
Hamilton
Centre Place
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 10am – Noon
Te Awa / The Base
Saturday 10:00am – Noon
University of Waikato Student Service Centre
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm
Thursday 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Waikato Hospital
Tuesday Noon – 1.30pm
Western Community Centre
Tuesday 10:30am – Noon
Huntly Library
Thursday 11.30am – 1.30pm
Ngaruawahia Community Centre
Tuesday 9am – Noon
Otorohanga Support House
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm
Putaruru Arts and Crafts
Wednesday 10.00am – Noon
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
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 JP.
- 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).
