Find a Justice of the Peace

You can get documents such as statutory declarations and affidavits witnessed and certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP).

Other authorised witnesses, such as police, can also witness documents.

Find a Justice of the Peace

Some JPs work from document signing stations in the community; others work privately.

To locate JPs in your area, search on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website, or phone 1300 365 567

Visit a local police station

Police officers at local police stations are authorised to witness affidavits and statutory declarations. 

Please note: this service is only available on certain days at set times.

Epping Police Station

You can get documents witnessed at the Epping Police Station for free during the following times:

  • Tuesdays: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesdays: 6 pm to 8 pm
  • Thursdays: 6 pm to 8 pm.

The service does not operate on public holidays.

If you need a large number of documents witnessed and certified, try to avoid visiting during busy periods or just before closing times. Otherwise, plan to make several visits.

Address: 785 High St, Epping VIC 3076

Phone: 03 9409 8100

Email: EPPING.UNI@police.vic.gov.au

Mernda Police Station

You can get documents witnessed at the Mernda Police Station during the following times:

  • Mondays: 10 am to 2 pm (except the fifth Monday in a month)
  • Tuesdays: 6 pm to 8 pm.

Address: 542 Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda Vic 3754

Phone: 03 9216 1200

Email: MERNDA-UNI-OIC@police.vic.gov.au

Find other options for getting a document witnessed

JPs and police are not the only people who can witness or certify a document. A range of people, known as authorised witnesses, can also do so. 

Find a full list on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website.