The functions of a Justice of the Peace, under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002, are to:

• administer oath declarations or affidavits,
  
• take statutory declarations and affirmations principally under the Oaths Act 1900;
• witness signatures; and
• attest and certify documents

If you need a Justice of the Peace, ask at your local Customer Service Office.

There are several members of staff at each college who can assist you but you will need to book a time to see them as they may not always be available.

Justices of the Peace can also be located at:

• police stations
• chemist shops
• local council offices
• libraries and,
  
• government agencies

More information can be found at the NSW Government's Justices of the Peace website.