Answer to Question #28

Can a Justice of the Peace certify copies of documents to be submitted for an apostille certificate? 

A) Yes, this is a standard Justice of the Peace duty. 

B) Yes, if the client provides an official translation

C) No, this is not a function of a Justice of the Peace; such copies must be certified by the original issuing office or notarised by a notary public

D) Yes, but only if the original documents are presented in person.

Answer: C this task must be done by either the original issuing office or a Notary Public. However a Justice of the Peace can certify a copy of an apostille certificate.