2017 JP Handbook: record keeping for certified copies
Page 2.4/3 in the new 2017 JP Handbook gives us an informative example page from a suggested logbook. The sample entry for certified copies shows the type of documents certified shown in the comments column.
When we look for further information in Chapter 3.1 Certifying copies of documents we find on page 3.1/5 detailed instructions about making notes in the logbook:
We are left the vague description of ‘any other relevant details’. Bear in mind the vast range of document types for which a JP certifies copies, and the not inconsiderable time it takes to certify each copy. Given this overhead are we really expected to make detailed notes on the type of each document?
[Update 6 August 2017] Word has been received from JP Branch reminding us there is no legislative requirement to maintain a logbook and thus no requirement as to the contents.
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