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VIC Postcode 3015 · Hobsons Bay (City)

Justice of the Peace in Newport VIC

Verified Justice of the Peace community desks serving Newport and the wider Hobsons Bay (City) district. See live operating hours, library locations, and direct navigation links.

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Quick Summary: In Newport VIC 3015, free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at Williamstown - Pharmacy, Altona - Bunnings Warehouse, and Footscray - Police Station. No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

Closest JP Desks to Newport

Sorted by direct proximity from Newport (3015)

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Wednesday, Thursday
1.9 km away

Williamstown - Pharmacy

Victoria Local Government

44 Douglas Parade, Williamstown, 3016

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Wednesday, Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday Wednesday 4.30pm-5.45pm and Thursday 11.00am-1.00pm
Thursday Thursday 11.00am-1.00pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Wednesday 4.30pm-5.45pm and Thursday 11.00am-1.00pm

Monday, Saturday
2.9 km away

Altona - Bunnings Warehouse

Victoria Local Government

Cnr Millers and Ross Rd, Altona, 3018

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday, Saturday

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Monday Monday: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Saturday:1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday Saturday:1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Saturday:1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Closed · Opens Monday at 10:00AM
4.9 km away

Footscray - Police Station

Victoria Local Government

66 Hyde Street, Footscray, 3011

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday, Wednesday

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Monday Monday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday
5.4 km away

Altona - RSL Veterans

Victoria Local Government

31 Sargood Street, Altona, 3018

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Wednesday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday Wednesday 10.00am -midday
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Wednesday 10.00am -midday

Rostered Sessions
6.7 km away

Altona - Police Station

Victoria Local Government

1 Galvin Street, Altona, 3018

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Rostered Sessions

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). For operating hours, please contact JP Loretta Cormack: 0401 312 395

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6.9 km away

Melbourne West (Spencer Street) - Police Station

Victoria Local Government

313 Spencer Street, Melbourne, 3000

Today (Friday): Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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Monday Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday Wednesday & Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm

Visiting a Justice of the Peace in Newport

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?

VIC JPs witness statutory declarations, oaths, affidavits, and certify true copies of original certificates and IDs under the Honorary Justices Act 2014 (Vic). 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.