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
Week beginning 27 June 2022
Monday: 9 am to 12 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 12 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 3 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm
Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
Week beginning 04 July 2022
Monday: 9 am to 12 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 3 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 3 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm
Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
Other locations
Park Holme Library
Duncan Avenue, Park Holme SA 5043
Standard availability
Tuesday: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 12 pm & 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
Availability from 04 July 2022 until further notice
Thursday: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm
*Please call 8375 6745 to confirm JP availability for the day. No bookings required.
Cove Civic Centre
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158
Monday: 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday: 5 pm to 6.30 pm
*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 may also visit the Attorney-General's website to find a JP near you.