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.
Mill Park Police Station
You can get documents witnessed at the Mill Park Police Station for free during the following times:
- Tuesdays: 12 pm 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: 151 Centenary Drive, Mill Park VIC 3082
Phone: 03 9407 3333
Email: millpark.uni@police.vic.gov.au
Mernda Police Station
You can get documents witnessed at the Mernda Police Station during the following times:
The service does not operate on public holidays.
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.