Becoming a commissioner for declarations
You can become a commissioner for declarations as long as you are:- an Australian citizen by birth, descent or grant
- at least 18 years old
- of good character
- registered on the state electoral roll.
If you have any history of criminal or traffic offences, for example speeding fines, you must disclose them on your application form, no matter how long ago the incidents occurred. They will be considered by the Registrar of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations when your suitability is assessed.
How do I apply?- Obtain an application form from your local Queensland member of parliament or download one from the forms section.
- Complete the form, sign the attached declaration and obtain the two referee reports.
- Return the form to your local member who must sign it. The two referee reports that accompany the application form must also be completed and returned.
- All this information should then be sent to the Registrar of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations.
There is no exam and no training required. We strongly recommend that you buy the handbook ‘The Administrative Duties of Commissioners for Declarations’, from your local magistrates court or our Justices of the Peace Branch. You can download the handbook from this website.
While you may not want to become a justice of the peace, you may wish to do the training course which covers the powers and responsibilities of a commissioner for declarations.
Where can I get the handbook?
The handbook is available from all magistrates court offices and our Justice of the Peace Branch at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, 363 George Street, Brisbane.
You can also purchase the handbook online or download the file. For more information or mail orders, contact us.
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