JP and Cdec handbook updates
Use the page to find information about updates to your Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or Commissioner for Declarations Handbook.
December 2021
November 2021
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Summary
- Privacy disclosure statement explained.
- Amended for changes made to section 162, Land Title Act 1994.
- Added information on the use of the National Verification of Identity Standard.
- Explained other reasonable steps you can take to verify the identity of the individual.
- Added reference table for evidence of entitlement to sign.
- Added information on the completion of witness certificates and identification forms.
- Added common witnessing scenarios with explanations.
- Updated information on alterations to Titles Registry forms and documents.
- Updated sample forms.
- FAQ section expanded.
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December 2020
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Summary
- Information about different legislation can affect the requirements to certify a document.
- Notify JPs and Cdecs on disclosure of information to third parties when the witness has omitted to include all relevant details.
- Insert instructions on certifying an electronic document.
- Insert instructions on certifying a printed copy attached to an email.
- Separate instructions for certifying copies of general powers of attorney and enduring documents.
- Insert information on certifying copies of enduring documents under the Powers of Attorney Act 1998.
- Information on Tattoo Parlours Act 2013 content has been removed.
- Update certifying multi-page documents.
- Include instructions on amending current stamps to comply with the Powers of Attorney Act 1998.
- Include sample enduring copy certification.
- FAQ section expanded.
- Quick guides updated.
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Summary
- Clarify the difference between a General Power of Attorney (GPA) and an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).
- Information on qualified witnesses when a GPA is to be lodged with the Titles Registry Office.
- Introduction of new forms, explanatory guides and the Queensland Capacity Assessment Guidelines 2020.
- Terms and instructions a principal gave give their attorney(s).
- Include a list of who may be an eligible attorney for the principal.
- Updated information on the limits to the appointment of joint attorneys in an EPA.
- Change to the age of an eligible witness for and Advance Health Directive (AHD).
- Updated information about the appointment of attorney under an AHD.
- Information about the legal test of capacity for making an enduring document.
- Information on the use of additional pages when witnessing and enduring document.
- Updated witnessing procedures.
- FAQ section expanded.
- Record keeping information updated.
- Sample forms updated.
- Quick guides updated.
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