Community Services
JP & Notary Public Services
Document witnessing, certification and notarisation — available at MCCSC Blacktown by appointment.
Justice of the Peace (JP)
A qualified Justice of the Peace can witness statutory declarations and affidavits, and certify copies of original documents. As required in NSW, this service is provided free of charge.
Notary Public
Public Notaries are available at MCCSC to support the community. If you are in Australia and need to verify your overseas documents for various reasons, our appointed Notary Public can notarise and authenticate documents as required.
Notary Public
Public Notary Services
Public Notaries have been available at MCCSC to support the multicultural community. If you are in Australia and would like to verify your overseas documents for various reasons, our Public Notary is available by appointment at Suite E, 111 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148.
Required documents
- You must bring all the original documents for verification purposes.
- You must carry copies of documents for notarisation.
- The format should be the format required by overseas organisations. Replicas of such records must be coloured photocopies that are exactly like the original documents.
- MCCSC offers photocopying services on a limited basis, which are chargeable extra.
- The original documents should not have any unspecified corrections or crossed words.
How to apply
Applicants first register through our online appointment system to meet a Public Notary at our Blacktown office. You may also contact us directly by phone to book a telephone or in-person appointment.
A standard fee applies for notarial services. Fees will be advised at the time of booking.
Justice of the Peace
JP Services
A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a person appointed by the Governor of NSW to serve the community by performing a range of functions. MCCSC has a qualified JP available to the community free of charge, as required under NSW law.
What a JP can do
- Witness statutory declarations
- Witness affidavits
- Certify copies of original documents
- Witness signatures on legal documents
What to bring
- The original document to be witnessed or certified
- Copies of the document (for certification)
- Valid photo ID (e.g. passport, driver licence)
Ready to proceed?
Book your appointment
Contact us to confirm availability, advise what documents you need witnessed or notarised, and arrange a convenient time.
Suite E, 111 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148