COVID-19 information
New Zealand is at Alert Level 2
Most Waikato service centres remain closed,
Check the list below, to see which centres are operating.
Times and days may be different from usual.
We will update the information daily.
At level 2, some Justices of the Peace may be willing to to see you at their home.
Whether or not they choose to see clients during level 2 is an individual decision.
Justices must be able to protect their own, and their clients’, health & safety.
You may have to call several Justices, to find one who can help you.
updated 3.45pm Tue 26 May 2020
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 closed
Friday Noon – 2.00pm closed
Cambridge Community House
193 Shakespeare St, Leamington
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm closed
Hamilton
Anglesea Pharmacy
Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm open
Centre Place (outside Whitcoulls)
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm closed
Chartwell Shopping Centre
Monday Noon – 2.00pm open
Wednesday Noon – 2.00pm open
Thursday 6.00pm – 8.00pm closed
Community Law Waikato
Monday 12.30pm – 2.00pm closed
Thursday 12.30pm – 2.00pm closed
Garden Place Library
Friday Noon – 2.00pm closed
Glenview Mall
Saturday 10.00am – Noon closed
Te Awa / The Base
Saturday 10.00am – Noon re-opens 30 May
Waikato Hospital
Tuesday Noon – 1.30pm closed
Waikato University Student Service Centre
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm closed
Thursday 1.00pm – 2.00pm closed
Closed during University holidays.
Western Community Centre
Tuesday 10.30am – Noon closed
Huntly Library
Thursday 11.30am – 1.30pm open
Ngaruawahia Community Centre
Tuesday 9.00am – Noon open by appointment
Contact 07 824 8340 to make an appointment. No “drop in” service available.
Otorohanga Support House
Tuesday Noon – 1.00pm closed
Putaruru Library
Friday 10.00am – Noon re-opens 29 May
Taumarunui Court
Monday 10.00am – Noon closed
Te Aroha Citizens Advice Bureau
Wednesday 11.00am – 1.00pm closed
Te Awamutu Citizens Advice Bureau
Monday 9.30am – 12.30pm closed
Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm closed
Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm closed
Te Kuiti Citizens Advice Bureau
Tuesday 1.30pm – 2.30pm closed
Service Centres are closed on public holidays.
Checklist for visiting a Justice
Due to the COVID-19 situation, we have made some changes to the way we work with clients.
- we may may ask about your health status, before making the appointment.
- we will collect contact details from you, in case tracing is requested by health officials. This information will be held securely and destroyed when no longer needed.
- we will use the recommended public health processes, such as hand washing and sanitising. You can help protect us by doing the same.
- we will minimise contact with clients, while providing our services.
- 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.
- Bring your own pen (black or blue ink) to your appointment.
- 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).
