Why join?
Who can join?
Cost of Membership
Testimonials jpUS
Code of Ethics
Join HERE! in
Connecticut in
Vermont in
All Other States
www.jpUS.org is the first multi-state directory of
Justices of the Peace. It began in Connecticut in 2001, and
as many members now hail
from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with some from Vermont, Maine,
California and a few other states... and counting! www.jpUS.org aims to become the
premier association representing the interests of Justices of the Peace
nationally.
A companion website, www.findajp.com, is where people seeking
a Justice of the Peace find one who meets their needs.
Why join?
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Benefits of membership in www.jpUS.org
include:
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a featured listing
on findaJP.com. where
you may advertise your services and increase your exposure. In
addition to the services you offer, your listing may include:
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foreign languages spoken, political party
affiliation, ethnicity, religion, your
website address
- your own photo
- other comments about yourself,
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potential clients will
be assured of your integrity based upon the Code of Ethics that
jpUS members agree to abide by
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couples contact you
directly
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the opportunity to be
listed in town directories in addition to your primary town (additional
fee)
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the option of adding a
Photo Gallery/Video page -- like having your own website, with photos and
captions of weddings you have performed or video-- your choice.
Additional charge: $25 per photo or video, five for $100.
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another option is
the works:
your own web page, an extension of your main listing, where you can
talk to your heart's content about your wedding philosophy or anything
else and include testimonials from satisfied clients. One-time
fee: $100
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discounts on
merchandise for JPs and wedding officiants
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for new members, a
distinctive Justice of the Peace lapel pin
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Who can join?
To qualify for membership, you must be a registered Justice of the
Peace in one of the 50 states and agree to uphold the jpUS Code of Ethics.
Cost*
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1 Year $60. Reduced rates for
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Testimonials
Read what our members say... and
then join!
from Massachusetts:
"I received my first couple from your site. I wish I'd joined 9 years
ago. Oh well, better late then never." Jodi Paris Anastos,
Salem
"Your website has proven valuable to my JP business." Hon.
Marie Sherman, Brewster
"The website is working.
I got two requests for weddings this weekend. One on the phone
and one via e-mail."
Patricia Cohen, Marblehead
"I would like to let you know that the majority of my weddings, probably
97%, have come from FindaJP. Thank you for everything!"
Denise Vasko, Fitchburg
"Thank you so much for providing us with such
a wonderful service! It certainly beats advertising in the yellow
pages!!!!"
Donna A. McMillan, Fitchburg
"Your website, your helpful information, as well as your expertise, has
been nothing but helpful to me. It is, quite frankly, keeping me
very, very busy! Carol Merletti, Malden
"I have found that being a featured JP has really helped a lot and I
appreciate that." Claire Watts, Cape Cod
"I have great results with your website.
jpUS is the best move I made for myself." Ellen Clinton,
Rockland
"Of course I want to renew! I know your
listing is helping my business." Rona Turano, Arlington
from Connecticut:
" "Hooray,
I would like to share that I got my first inquiry due to your
website listing." Kiomary
Sotillo,
New Haven
"Appreciate your site bringing me great couples." Kathleen
Worthington,
Woodbridge
"I am very pleased I am part of your organization and plan on
staying for a long time." Sandy
J. Ouellette, Putnam
"Many thanks, and let me say a lot of folks have found me on your
web site! Larry
Gemma
"I have been extremely happy with the website, that is where all my
referrals have come from. Thank you." Carol
Schweitzer-Schilling, Rockfall
"Since I joined the 'Club' it is True: it Pays to advertise. Thomas
O. ( Mack) McEvoy, Woodbury
"The addition of my picture to my listing has made a big difference
in the volume of inquiries that I receive. Couples have told
me that the reason they chose me is because I 'look friendly'. findajp is
still the best bet and great bargain!" Janice
Favreau, South Windsor
"Being a novice it is nice to know there is expertise out there to
assist. Thank you for a wonderful service." Pat
Johnson, New Britain
"My mom has seen a big increase in business since being featured in
just the Middletown directory. With all the other area towns,
she is going to be a really busy lady! You have a wonderful site." Lea
Tomaszewski, Middletown
"Thanks for ALL your help...I attribute a lot of my success at this
to FINDAJP. Still my largest volume source." Mary
Pugh,
Norwalk
"The listing on the web page looks great. Thanks for doing such a
terrific job! " Chris
Alexy
"I have already received two inquiries in just one week requesting
my services as a JP. Seems to me that the page does pull."
Jef Hamelin, Meriden
"Being on your website is a big plus for people to
find me or if they found me, it is a chance to 'meet' me visibly
before actually meeting me." Howard
Diamond, Fairfield
"I have received quite a bit of business from your website. I
don't pretend to know how certain sites come up on a search engine
but yours does come up near the top. Thank you." Laura
A. McGeachy, Stamford
"Thanks again. I've booked 6 weddings off the findaJP website" Steven
Mitchell, Simsbury
"Your website keeps the inquiries coming consistently." Joe
Casso, Kensington
"Thanks for this great site!" Linda
Calabrese, Tolland
from New Hampshire:
"THANK YOU!!!!! Your site is the BEST!!! First thing that comes up on a
search." Mike Coyle, Nashua
"It's a pleasure to be part of your
organization. I have received most of my leads from brides and grooms that
have visited your site." Jeffrey M DeMarco, Esq, Hampton Falls
"Leads
from findaJP.com continue to come through daily. I am most grateful for my
opportunities!"
Sharon Curole, Manchester
"Just
wanted to write and say the site is great, I've gotten a bunch of really
good leads so far." George Jack, Concord
"I love the caliber of people your website
affords me - a wide and diverse group of people, both old and young."
Jane Rokes, Keene
"I have had 7 weddings since joining your site
and many lined up for the summer. Thanks so much." Linda Abbott,
Penacook
"In talking
to people I have married, I have found that most of my referrals have come
from findajp.com. In looking at the small cost of what I have spent
for my listing, I have had returns many, many times over! Thank
you!"
Dave Berman, Rumney
"From the time I initially joined
a year ago, I have received many more quality leads from your website than
from any others that I am listed on, and have converted more of those to
actual weddings as well. I appreciate your service and I thank you for making
it possible for me to grow my practice far faster than I would have imagined."
Steven M. Dembow, Merrimack
from Kentucky
"Time does fly when you are having fun. I just renewed my membership. I
have done five weddings with one scheduled for later this month. I have
received quite a few calls but they were just too far away. The only
advertising that I do is your web site, so I know people are using your
site." Jim
Gruenke, Mayfield
Members of jpUS must agree to
abide by the following
Code of Ethics:
As
a member of the Justice of the Peace Association of the U.S. (jpUS.org),
having accepted the responsibility of the office
of Justice of the Peace, in order to faithfully discharge my duties with
both competence and integrity, I resolve that I will adhere to the following
standards of conduct:
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To execute the statutes of the State in which I am empowered, as
promised when I took the oath of office
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To perform all tasks and responsibilities to the best of my ability
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To complete and submit all documentation accurately, on time and to the
proper authorities
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To be honest with my clients and to act in
their best interests
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To charge a fee for my services that reflects
my expertise, effort, time and involvement in the preparation and
performance of my duties and that is in compliance with state statute,
if applicable
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To always act in a manner that reflects
favorably on myself, my office, and the Justice of the Peace
Association. |
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