Security note: For security reasons it is essential that correspondence to Judiciary - whether serving or retired at their private addresses should omit all reference to their Judicial rank. Plain or double envelopes must be used.
The tables below show you how to address Commonwealth Judges both verbally and in writing.
| Country | Office/Position | Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | The Chief Justice | The Honourable Mr Justice Singh |
Chief Justice |
| Judges of the Supreme Courts and High Courts | Mr Justice Singh | Mr Justice Singh | |
| Canada | The Chief Justice | The Right Honourable the Chief Justice of Canada or The Right Honourable John Doe | Chief Justice |
| Judges of the Supreme Courts and High Courts | The Honourable Mr/Madam Justice Doe | Mr/Madam Justice Doe | |
| Judges of the County and District Courts | - | His/Her Honour | |
| Australia | Chief Justice of Australia | The Honourable John Doe | Chief Justice |
| Judges of the High Court Federal Court, Australia Supreme Court of South Australia (whether male or female) |
The Honourable Justice Doe | Justice Doe | |
| Judge appointed to Privy Council [Note: Australian connections with the Privy Council were severed in 1986] |
The Right Honourable Justice Doe | Justice Doe | |
| Judges of all other Superior Courts of Australia | Male: The (Right) Honourable Mr Justice Doe |
Mr Justice Doe |
|
| Female: The (Right) Honourable Justice Doe | Justice Doe | ||
| New Zealand | Chief Justice | The Right Honourable the Chief Justice | Chief Justice |
| Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court | The Honourable Justice Doe | Justice Doe | |
| If Privy Counsellor | The Right Honourable Justice Doe | Justice Doe |
Other countries
Please consult the relevant Embassy or High Commission.