Justice of the Peace

Using a Justice of the Peace is a free service. This page has information about how a Justice of the Peace (JP) can help AUT students, the Justice of the Peace service on the AUT North Campus and where to find a JP off campus.

How can a Justice of the Peace (JP) help you?

• Witness your signature on a document
• Certify copies of documents, including cellphone texts and computer displayed results
• Complete a declaration, including some immigration forms, citizenship applications and 18+ card applications
• Complete a statutory declaration
• Administer an affidavit
• Complete some government department forms (including health, education and immigration)
  

Some tips for using a Justice of the Peace

• Do not sign your documents before meeting with the JP as completing your signature needs to be witnessed
• Some JPs can also be contacted at their home

Where to find a Justice of the Peace

On campus (North Campus only):

• 25 July
• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
• 5, 12, 19 September
• 10, 17, 24, 31 October
• 7 November

Off campus:

To find a Justice of the Peace near you, please go to www.jpfed.org.nz. You can search by suburb, postcode or language skill.