A Justice of the Peace (JP) in South Australia is typically someone of good stature in the community who, providing they are satisfied with the capability of the signatory, is authorised to witness and sign:
Statutory declarations
Affidavits
Waiver rights
Search warrants
Divorce documents
A JP can also certify copies of original documents as well as witness the signing of advanced care directive documents.
Justice of the Peace Services
For the Administration Centre - 245 Sturt Road, Sturt SA 5047, please see the below timetable. No bookings required.
City of Marion - Administration Centre
Standard availability
245 Sturt Road, Sturt
Monday: 9am to 3pm (1st Monday of each month 9am-12pm only)
Tuesday: 9am to 3pm
Wednesday: 9am to 3pm
Thursday: 9am to 12pm
Friday: 9am to 12pm
*Please call 8375 6600 to confirm JP availability for the day. No bookings required.
Other locations
Park Holme Library
Standard availability
Duncan Avenue, Park Holme SA 5043
Tuesday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Saturday: 10am to 12pm
*Please call 8375 6745 to confirm JP availability for the day. No bookings required.
Cove Civic Centre
Standard availability
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158
Monday: 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday: 12pm to 2pm
Thursday: 5pm to 6:30pm
*Please call 8375 6755 to confirm JP availability for the day. No bookings required.
Photocopies
Please organise your photocopying requirements prior to attending the Administration Centre. Photocopying is available (fees apply) at either Officeworks or any Australia Post outlet. Photocopying facilities are available at our library branches.
Limit on the quantity of documents
No more than 20 certified copies can be signed per person. You can also click here to find a JP in SA near you.