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VIC Postcode 3465 · Central Goldfields (Shire)

Justice of the Peace in Simson VIC

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

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Quick Summary: In Simson VIC 3465, free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at Castlemaine - Library, Bendigo - Bendigo Library, and Wendouree - Neighbourhood Centre. No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

No fixed community signing desk located directly within Simson.

The 3 nearest active desks are at Castlemaine - Library (40.1 km), Bendigo - Bendigo Library (52.2 km), and Wendouree - Neighbourhood Centre (59.1 km).

Find an Appointed JP in Simson (VIC Register) ↗Appointed volunteers may provide scheduled signing by direct contact.

Closest JP Desks to Simson

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Thursday
40.1 km away

Castlemaine - Library

Victoria Local Government

212 Barker Street, Castlemaine, 3450

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
52.2 km away

Bendigo - Bendigo Library

Victoria Local Government

251-259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, 3550

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday Tuesday 10:30am - 1.00pm
Wednesday Wednesday 1.00pm -3.30pm
Thursday Thursday 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Thursday 5.00pm - 6.30pm | Tuesday 10:30am - 1.00pm | Wednesday 1.00pm -3.30pm

Monday, Wednesday
59.1 km away

Wendouree - Neighbourhood Centre

Victoria Local Government

12 Holly Grove, Wendouree, 3355

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday, Wednesday

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Monday Monday & Wednesday: 11.00am - 1.00pm, Closed all School Holidays
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday Wednesday: 11.00am - 1.00pm, Closed all School Holidays
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday & Wednesday: 11.00am - 1.00pm, Closed all School Holidays

Tuesday
59.3 km away

Wendouree - Stocklands Wendouree Shopping Centre

Victoria Local Government

Gillies Street North, Wendouree, 3355

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Tuesday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Closed · Opens Tuesday at 1:15PM
63.5 km away

Ballarat North - Neighbourhood House

Victoria Local Government

7 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central, 3350

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Tuesday, Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday Tuesday & Thursday: 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday No desk
Thursday Thursday: 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Tuesday & Thursday: 1:15pm - 2:30pm

Thursday
63.9 km away

Ballarat East - Barkly Square

Victoria Local Government

25 Barkly Street, Ballarat East, 3350

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Thursday

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Monday No desk
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday Thursday midday to 1.30pm
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Thursday midday to 1.30pm

Visiting a Justice of the Peace in Simson

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.