{"id":745,"date":"2020-12-22T22:35:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nz.legalvision.com.au\/?p=745"},"modified":"2023-05-17T13:00:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T00:00:28","slug":"difference-between-justice-of-the-peace-and-notary-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/difference-between-justice-of-the-peace-and-notary-public\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between JP and Notary Public in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Notary Publics are essential to the community. You may engage their services if you have any important documents you need to have certified or a contract that requires a witnessed signature. JPs and notaries can certify official copies of original documents and witness signatures on a document. Your specific document may also have other requirements that a JP or Notary Public can fulfil. While there is some overlap between what these offices provide, there are still some differences between a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public in New Zealand. This article will outline the exact nature of both of these roles and highlight the differences between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Justice of the Peace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Justice of the Peace is usually someone of high standing in the community \u2013 someone who is proven to be responsible and known to be of good character and have integrity. Furthermore, they need an adequate education and to be known by the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your local pharmacist may also be your local JP. Some professions cannot be JPs, such as lawyers and doctors. You will typically find JPs in small towns and rural areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>JPs are chosen by a Member of Parliament (MP). Usually, this is the MP of their electorate or someone selected by that MP. Becoming a JP is a comprehensive process involving a criminal record check and undertaking various oaths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>JPs are volunteers and cannot receive anything in exchange for their services. They also cannot use their office to gain any business interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A JP can have two different kinds of duties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ministerial duties; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>judicial duties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every JP can carry out ministerial duties. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>witnessing documents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>certifying documents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administering oaths;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking statutory declarations; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swearing of <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/disputes-and-litigation\/what-is-an-affidavit-in-new-zealand\">affidavits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may go to a JP if you need your <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/contracts-deeds-statutory-declarations\/\">signature on a contract <\/a>witnessed by a government official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>JPs can also take on some extrajudicial functions. These would cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>the performance of some statutes, such as minor offences and traffic laws;<\/li>\n<li>hearing undefended cases;<\/li>\n<li>remands and bails issues; and<\/li>\n<li>presiding over defence trials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Notary Public?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Notary Public can carry out the same ministerial duties as a JP. But, a notary\u2019s role is expanded somewhat because only they can certify legal documents that will be used and relied upon internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you own property overseas and need your signature witnessed by a government official on a document relating to that property, you would use a notary public rather than a JP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this extra level of formality, there are more requirements for becoming a notary public than being a JP. For example, a notary must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have been a practising lawyer for ten years or more after their admission as a lawyer; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>must be a law firm partner or sole practitioner for five years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you can often find Notary Public services in law firms. Or, you can search the <a href=\"https:\/\/notarypublic.org.nz\/\">New Zealand Society of Notaries <\/a>website. Notaries also charge for their services. There is no fixed fee, but it often depends on the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>type of document they are notarising; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>volume of documents needing to be certified or witnessed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notary Publics will also retain copies of documents you give them to authenticate so that the overseas parties can independently verify them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your appointment with a Notary Public, it is a good idea to prepare the following before you go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your passport or other government-issued photo ID;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the originals of any documents you need to be certified;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any instructions you have been given about the documents and what you need notarised; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unsigned documents, which the Notary Public will witness you signing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/22115855\/cytonn-photography-GJao3ZTX9gU-unsplash-e1640129621597.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Commercial Contracts Checklist<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>To protect your business, ensure supplier contracts meet your business\u2019 needs. 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The key differences between these two positions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>notaries can witness international documents while JPs cannot;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JPs are free, whereas Notary Publics charge for their services; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JPs are volunteers from the community, while notaries are practising lawyers. Hence, you usually do not need an appointment to see a JP, but you must make one for a Notary Public.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need a JP or Notary Public?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To decide if you need a JP or Notary Public, you must analyse which documents must be authenticated or reviewed. For example, a JP will be best if you need an authorised person to witness you signing a document. However, you must find a notary if you require legal assistance for an international legal document. You can search online, in directories and in local libraries to find a JP. 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