Answer to Q#5
A client requests a certified copy of their driver licence, stating “its for obtaining a loan to repair my car”. The client doesn’t present any specific instructions from the bank regarding the wording required. How should the Justice of the Peace proceed?
- Use the standard “Certified true copy of document presented to me as an original” wording.
- Request the client contact the bank for clarification on required wording.
- Explain that banks typically require AML-CFT compliant certification and follow those procedures.
- Advise the client to obtain a certified copy directly from the issuing authority (e.g., NZTA).
Answer: Option c
Rationale: The Ministerial Manual (p26) indicates that agencies are now frequently required to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation, and to confirm that a person who has signed as a Justice of the Peace is in fact a Justice.
It further explains that agencies may provide specific instructions for certification, but in their absence, a statement verifying both copy accuracy and client likeness should be used. Therefore, option c) is the correct approach.