Our office provides access for the following:
- Commissioners for Declarations (CDs)
- Justices of the Peace (JPs), by appointment only.
CDs are available during customer service centre opening hours. JPs are available via an appointment. Appointments can be arranged by booking online, calling the Customer Service Centre on 6264 0300 or via email hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au.
JP appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays due to availability of staff. For appointments on other days, you can find alternative JPs in the Huon Valley by searching the official register on the Department of Justice website. The register allows you to find JPs by location and contact them directly.
Which service do I need?
CDs are approved to witness the following documents:
- Certification of original documents such as driver’s licences, passports and bills
- Witnessing of signatures and statutory declarations other than those documents noted under JPs
- In most cases a Commissioner can help you
JPs are approved to witness the following documents:
- Affidavit(s), court documents, search warrants
- Statutory declarations / certifying originals (for superannuation, pensions or immigration documents)
Important Notes:
- Please bring valid photo ID
- All documents must be unsigned before witnessing
- Original documents are required if certifying originals
- Service is free of charge