Who is an Authorised witness for a NSW Stat Dec?

A statutory declaration is a written statement which a person swears, affirms or declares to be true in the presence of an authorised witness – usually a Justice of the Peace (JP), a lawyer or a notary public.

Who can witness statutory declarations Victoria?

List of authorised statutory declaration witnesses

• Architect.
• Chiropractor.
• Conveyancer.
• Dentist.
• Financial adviser or financial planner.
• Legal practitioner.
• Medical practitioner.
• Midwife.

Can a police officer witness a statutory declaration in NZ?

Declarations made in New Zealand Only certain people in New Zealand can witness a statutory declaration. These include a Justice of the Peace (JP), a solicitor or Notary Public, or a registrar or Deputy Registrar of the District Court or the High Court, or certain Police Officers.

Can a relative witness a signature?

Where it is not possible to be in the physical presence of an independent witness, then a family member or cohabiting individual will suffice, providing the witness is not party to the documents or wider transaction.

Can my wife witness my signature?

The law requires that each person must sign in the presence of a witness who attests the signature. The witness must sign the deed and ensure that their name and address are legible. The same witness can attest each individual signature, but they must be done separately.

Who can witness an affidavit NSW?

An affidavit is a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. Affidavits mu​st be signed in front of a witness who is an “authorised person”. An authorised person includes a Justice of the Peace (JP), a solicitor or barrister.

Can legal actions be taken against JP?

A person who suffers loss or damage because a JP did not take reasonable care may have cause to take legal action against the JP.

Can a police officer certify documents NZ?

Certified copies must be stamped or endorsed as true copies of the originals by a person authorised by law to take statutory declarations in your country. In New Zealand, this person may be a lawyer, notary public, Justice of the Peace, court official or New Zealand Police Officer of a certain rank.

Can a police officer certify a document?

Documents needing certifying or notarising can be certified by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Solicitor or New Zealand Police Officer.

What should a JP do if they are uncertain about witnessing a statutory declaration?

If the person does not appear to you to have understood, you must decline to witness the statutory declaration. You must warn the declarant that: • it is a serious criminal offence to make a false declaration, and • the penalties include imprisonment.

What is a JP is obliged to do when witnessing an affidavit?

A JP must see the face1 of the person making the NSW statutory declaration or affidavit. If the person is wearing a face covering2, a JP should politely ask the person to remove as much of the face covering as will allow the JP to see the person’s face.

Who can witness documents in NZ?

Generally, a witness in New Zealand is someone that is:

• 18 years old or over;
• of sound mind;
• not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol;
• not a party to the agreement or has a financial interest in it; and.
• not a beneficiary if the document is a trust or self-managed superannuation fund.