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QLD Postcode 4873 · Douglas (Shire)

Justice of the Peace in Diwan QLD

Verified Justice of the Peace community desks serving Diwan and the wider Douglas (Shire) district. See live operating hours, library locations, and direct navigation links.

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Quick Summary: In Diwan QLD 4873, free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at Mossman Magistrates Court (JPs in the Community), Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre (JPs in the Community), and Smithfield Shopping Centre (JPs in the Community). No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

Closest JP Desks to Diwan

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Tuesday, Friday
31.2 km away

Mossman Magistrates Court (JPs in the Community)

North Queensland

25–27 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873

Today (Friday): 10:00-12:00, 12:00-12:30

Tuesday, Friday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-12:30
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)10:00-12:00, 12:00-12:30
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

JPs in the Community program. Phone: (07) 4280 6000. Tuesday and Friday, 10.00am–12.30pm

Monday
33.7 km away

Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre (JPs in the Community)

North Queensland

6-10 Mowbray Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday

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Monday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-12:30
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

JPs in the Community program. Phone: . Monday, 10.00am–12.30pm (except Public Holidays)

Monday, Thursday, Saturday
78.2 km away

Smithfield Shopping Centre (JPs in the Community)

North Queensland

Shop 115B (Opposite Subway and Best & Less), Corner Captain Cook and Kennedy Highways, Smithfield QLD 4878

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday, Thursday, Saturday

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Monday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-14:00
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday 14:00-18:00
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-14:00
Sunday No desk

JPs in the Community program. Phone: (07) 4281 3800. Monday and Saturday, 10am - 2pm and Thursday, 2pm - 6pm

Visiting a Justice of the Peace in Diwan

Do I need to book in advance?

Most desks in libraries and civic centres are walk-in queues. Review the venue card above for any special phone booking notes.

What documents can a JP witness?

QLD JPs witness statutory declarations, oaths, affidavits, and certify true copies of original certificates and IDs under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991 (Qld). They cannot draft legal contracts.

Essential JP Visit Checklist

Avoid being turned away at the desk

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DO NOT SIGN YOUR DOCUMENT BEFOREHAND!

By Australian law, the JP must physically witness you sign the page in person. If you sign at home or beforehand, the JP cannot legally witness it and will ask you to reprint the document.

What You Must Bring:

1
Original Government Photo ID: Driver Licence, Passport, or Government Photo ID Card.
2
Original Document + Clear Photocopies: For certified copies, bring both original and copies ready.
3
Complete Pages: Bring all pages, including schedules, annexures, and covers.