Pursuant to section 11(1), a police officer may require a person to disclose their identity if it is suspected on reasonable grounds that the person may be able to assist in the investigation of an alleged indictable (serious) offence, because they were in the vicinity of the alleged incident.
Can police certify documents in Australia?
A person listed on the roll of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory or the High Court of Australia as a legal practitioner. A barrister, solicitor or patent attorney. A police officer. A postal manager.
How do I certify a document in NSW?
Certify copies
- Make a copy of the original document.
- Take the original document and your copy to the certifier.
- They will check your copy is the same as the original.
- On a single-page document, the certifier must write or stamp, ‘This is a certified true copy of the original as sighted by me’
What is a commencement of identity document?
Commencement of identity document, they must provide: – At least one primary use in the community document; and – At least one secondary use in the community document. In all instances, the combination of identity documents must contain at minimum the applicant’s full name, date of birth and a photograph.
Do police need to identify themselves?
A police officer is required to give their name, rank and station if you ask for that information. If you were being searched or the police officer first asked you for your name and address but then refused to provide his identity, he may be guilty of an offence and receive a fine.
Can a police officer certify a document?
Documents needing certifying or notarising can be certified by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Solicitor or New Zealand Police Officer.
Can pharmacist certify documents NSW?
Pharmacists generally are authorised to certify that documents are true copies of originals. Your pharmacist may also be authorised to witness your signature on documents.
What identity documents does Centrelink need?
Registration papers with your name, address and proof of payment. Foreign birth, marriage or education certificate. Driver licence, national identity card or a lapsed passport. A photo ID card issued by the Commonwealth, state or territory in your name.
What is a secondary proof of identity?
Full-color or grayscale scans and PDFs of the following documents are acceptable as secondary documents: U.S. Voter Registration Card or Certificate. Letter attesting state residency. U.S. Health Insurance Card. U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197)
