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QLD Postcode 4822 · Richmond (Shire)

Justice of the Peace in Maxwelton QLD

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

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Quick Summary: In Maxwelton QLD 4822, the nearest free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) service is at Richmond Library (JPs in the Community) (57.7 km away). No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

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Closed · Opens Thursday at 10:00AM
57.7 km away

Richmond Library (JPs in the Community)

North Queensland

52 Goldring Street, Richmond QLD 4822

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday 10:00am–12:00pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

JPs in the Community program. Phone: (07) 4719 3336. Thursdays, 10am–12pm

Visiting a Justice of the Peace in Maxwelton

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.