Auckland Justices of the Peace Association
Training

Answer to Question #38

Sue Furness

Which of the following is the correct way for a Justice of the Peace to date their signature on a document? 

A) 1/1/25

B) 1 Jan 25

C) 01/01/2025 

D) Pre-dating or post-dating to match a preferred date

Correct Answer: C) 01/01/2023.

Rationale: The manual specifies “Correct Dating: 01/01/2025 OR 1st January 2025” and states, “Never pre-date or post-date a document or your signature”