Justices of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace are in regular attendance at some of our libraries. A Justice of the Peace (JP) can witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates rebates applications. There is no charge for this service. You can Find a JP on the JP website and information is available in Te Reo Māori and other languages.

The JP service is popular, and you may need to wait. In preparation for your visit, read this checklist.

Weekly schedule

Tuesday

A Justice of the Peace is available at the following libraries every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. This is a free service. No appointment is required.

Wednesday

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre has a JP available every Wednesday 10am to 1pm. This is a free service. No appointment is required.

Tūranga

Tūranga has a JP available every Wednesday 5pm to 7pm. This is a free service. No appointment is required.
Location: Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3 on the Gloucester Street side of Tūranga
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December)

Thursday

Shirley

Shirley Library has a Justice of the Peace is available at the following libraries every Thursday 10am to 1pm. This is a free service. No appointment is required.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Thursday 25 December and Thursday 1 January 2026)

Spreydon

Spreydon Library has a JP available on Thursday 10.30am to 1pm. This is a free service. No appointment is required.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Thursday 25 December and Thursday 1 January 2026)

Friday

Matatiki Hornby Centre

A JP is available at Matatiki Hornby Centre every Friday 10am to 12noon. This is a free service. No appointment is required.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Friday 26 December and Friday 2 January 2026)

New Brighton Library

Due to Parklands Library being closed for repairs, the JP service every Friday 12noon to 2pm will take place at New Brighton Library. This is a free service. No appointment is required.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Friday 26 December and Friday 2 January 2026)

Saturday

Fendalton

A JP is available at Fendalton Library every Saturday 10am to 12pm.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Saturday 27 December and Saturday 3 January 2026)

Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

A JP is available at Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre every Saturday 10am to 12pm.
(Christmas and New Year holidays: no service on Saturday 27 December and Saturday 3 January 2026)

This is a free service. No appointment is required.

Note: Hornby JP service remains at Hornby Community Care Centre, 8 Goulding Avenue

If you want to visit Citizens Advice Bureau or see a Justice of the Peace, the Hornby Community Care Centre is still open at 8 Goulding Avenue. A Justice of the Peace is available every Monday and Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm. Visit Citizens Advice with your queries: Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 1pm to 5pm, Friday 9am to 5pm. Phone 03 349 5236 or email CAB

Information on visiting the JP

Here are some tips to help you get your paperwork right when you visit with a JP:

  • If you want to certify a true copy, have the original document and the copy with you.
  • If certifying transcripts printed from the internet or email attachments, the JP will need to see the original website or email on your computer or cell phone (or a library computer).
  • If you are certifying a text message, the JP will need to see the whole message on your computer or cell phone.
  • If certifying documents for banks or financial institutions, the JP needs to see the person named in the document and their photo ID e.g. Passport, Driver licence, KIwi Access Card, or 18+ card.
  • If you need a declaration, the declarant must be present in person and preferably have photo ID e.g. Passport, Driver licence, KIwi Access Cardor 18+ card.
  • If you need an affidavit, the deponent must be present in person and preferably have photo ID e.g. Passport, Driver licence, KIwi Access Card or 18+ card.

For more information about making your JP visit quick and easy, read the checklist for visiting a Justice of the Peace on the Royal Federation of NZ Justices' Associations website. 

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