Justice of the Peace (JP)

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.

Please note: We are currently experiencing limited availability of JP services at the City of Marion Administration Centre. You may call 8375 6600 to confirm JP availability for the day if you wish. For other availabilities, please view the other local locations below.

For the Administration Centre - 245 Sturt Road, Sturt SA 5047, please see the below timetable. No bookings required.

City of Marion - Administration Centre

245 Sturt Road, Sturt

• 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

JP availability is updated 9 am daily. No bookings required.

Park Holme Library

Duncan Avenue, Park Holme SA 5043

• Tuesday: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• 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
• Tuesday: 12 pm to 2 pm
• Thursday: 5 pm to 6:30 pm
• Saturday (1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month): 10:30am to 12:30pm

*Please call 8375 6755 to confirm JP availability for the day. No bookings required.

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.

No more than 20 certified copies can be signed per person.
You can also click here to find a JP in SA near you.