An individual empowered to witness signatures or certify copies of documents. This may include a person appointed by law, someone in a specific occupation or profession, or, in some cases, simply an adult.
A Justice of the Peace (JP), a Notary Public, or other authorised professionals like police officers, lawyers, accountants, bank managers, nurses, and university staff. Who is accepted depends on the document's use; always check with the organisation requesting the copy. JPs are common for general purposes, while Notaries often handle international documents.
Any adult may witness a Will.
A Lawyer or a Justice of the Peace.
In Australia, an Advance Care Directive (ACD) must be witnessed by an independent adult, typically a authorized person such as a Justice of the Peace (JP), lawyer, doctor, nurse, police officer, or pharmacist, depending on state legislation. The witness must be over 18 (or 21 in some cases), not a relative, and not involved in the person's care or a beneficiary. Read the ACD form to confirm you are authorised to witness.
A Justice of the Peace (JP), solicitor, barrister, or Notary Public (especially overseas.
An individual empowered to witness signatures or certify copies of documents. This may include a person appointed by law, someone in a specific occupation or profession, or, in some cases, simply an adult.