Kyle Lockwood JP
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Melton and Moorabool
JP Document Signing Centre Opening Hours
JPs are available at the following locations, you can walk-in, there's no need to make an appointment
Bacchus Marsh Police
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Melton Police
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See Kyle Lockwood JP
Kyle Lockwood JP is based in the new Melbourne western suburb of Cobblebank.
Kyle was appointed by the state Governor in 2021 and is trained as an independent witness and can assist by;
- certifying true copies of an original.
- certifying a person's identity.
- attestation of a power of attorney.
- taking oaths and affirmations.
- witnessing a statutory declaration.
- witnessing an affidavit for court.
- witnessing medical treatment decision maker documents.
- witnessing advanced care directive documents.
- witnessing proof of life documents.
- witnessing birth, death and marrage documents.
- witnessing divorce documents.
- witnessing national police checks.
- witnessing AHPRA documents.
- witnessing Victoria land title documents.
- witnessing Queensland land title documents.
...and many others (more than 500+) document types!
Kyle was appointed by the state Governor in 2021 and is trained as an independent witness and can assist by;
- certifying true copies of an original.
- certifying a person's identity.
- attestation of a power of attorney.
- taking oaths and affirmations.
- witnessing a statutory declaration.
- witnessing an affidavit for court.
- witnessing medical treatment decision maker documents.
- witnessing advanced care directive documents.
- witnessing proof of life documents.
- witnessing birth, death and marrage documents.
- witnessing divorce documents.
- witnessing national police checks.
- witnessing AHPRA documents.
- witnessing Victoria land title documents.
- witnessing Queensland land title documents.
...and many others (more than 500+) document types!
Important
- JPs do not provide legal advice.
- For long appointments such as an attestation of a power of attorney, you must make a booking.
- JPs are not a Notary Public, unless stipulated otherwise, most overseas documents cannot be witnessed by a JP, and must be signed by a Notary Public or a consular official.
- JP services are completely free. By law Justices of the Peace cannot charge or accept gifts for their services.
- For long appointments such as an attestation of a power of attorney, you must make a booking.
- JPs are not a Notary Public, unless stipulated otherwise, most overseas documents cannot be witnessed by a JP, and must be signed by a Notary Public or a consular official.
- JP services are completely free. By law Justices of the Peace cannot charge or accept gifts for their services.
Before Your Visit
Before booking check that an Australian JP is allowed to witness your documents, and let Kyle know beforehand if you have lots of documents for witnessing or certifying, have all your paperwork ready and do not pre-sign your documents. Bring some photo ID such as your driver licence and passport
Book Kyle Lockwood JP
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Melton & Moorabool
MON | WALK-IN 6 — 8pm Melton Police Station TUE | UNAVAILABLE WED | UNAVAILABLE THUR | WALK-IN 5:00 — 7:00pm Bacchus Marsh Police Station THUR | BOOKINGS 6 — 7pm Bacchus Marsh Police Station FRI | UNAVAILABLE |
Useful Forms
Files labeled “type_in” can be filled out directly on your device and then printed.
Files without this label must be printed first and completed by hand.
Files without this label must be printed first and completed by hand.
Visiting Your Local JP
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Statutory Declarations
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| VIC Stat Dec 1 page |
| VIC Stat Dec 2 page |
| VIC Stat Dec Certificate Exhibit |
Type-in Forms
| stat_dec_1page-type_in.pdf |
| stat_dec_2page-type_in.pdf |
Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Cth)
Hand-write form
| Commonwealth Stat Dec |
Type-in Form
| commonwealth_stat_dec-type_in.pdf |
Affidavits
Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (VIC)
Hand-write Forms
| Affidavit 1 page |
| Affidavit 2 page |
| Affidavit Certificate Annexure |
Type-in Forms
| affidavit_1page-type_in.pdf |
| affidavit_2page-type_in.pdf |
Useful Links
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REMOTE WITNESSING Can't visit a JP in person? Kyle is a member of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, and the RVAHJ run an excellent online remote witnessing service. You can make your booking by clicking on the button below.
Note: certified copy documents can not be witnessed online. |
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NOTARY PUBLIC Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Victoria are authorised under Victorian State, and Australian Federal legislation, to witness (or sign) documents for use in Victoria, Australia and, more recently, New Zealand only.
Documents intended for all other overseas countries — such as India, Vietnam, China, the Philippines, or the USA — must be witnessed by a Notary Public. you can find your nearest Notary Public using the link below; |
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CONSULATES may also witness (sign or attest) your overseas documents, a directory of overseas consulates can be found at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by using the link below;
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COURT NETWORK Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Victoria are authorised to witness or sign documents, they are not authorised to give any legal advice.
If you need help with your court documents and processes, please contact The Court Network, A free community court support service provided by volunteers that enables people to better understand and navigate the courts. |
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LEGAL AID Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Victoria are authorised to witness or sign documents, they are not authorised to give any legal advice.
If you need help with your legal matters, please contact Victoria Legal Aid, A free service helping Victorians with their legal issues. legalaid.vic.gov.au |
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OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Victoria are authorised to attest, witness or sign documents, they are not authorised to give any legal advice.
If you need help with your Power of Attorney, please contact The Office of the Public Advocate, A free service helping Victorians with Power of Attorney documentation. publicadvocate.vic.gov.au |
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WILL REGISTRY The Victorian Will and Powers of Attorney Registry.
Deposit or register the location of your Will and Powers of Attorney documents for safekeeping with our free service. statetrustees.com.au/wills-powers-of-attorney-registry-storage |
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INTERPRETERS When witnessing documents for non-English speakers, a JP must use a NAATI qualified interpreter to ensure the person understands the document. The interpreter must also swear an oath (or do an affirmation). Documents cannot be translated by a friend or family member, this ensures the document is legally valid. You can access interpetrator services at National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
naati.com.au |
Disclaimer: External useful links are provided for community information only. They are not affiliated with Kyle Lockwood JP. No responsibility or liability is accepted for their content or use. Access and use is at your own risk.
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What is a JP?A Justice of the Peace (JP) is an independent and honourable individual who provides honorary justice services, including certified copies, certifying true identity, witnessing statutory declarations and affidavits, and attesting powers of attorney, for members of the community. See more
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I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I operate today.
I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
