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SA Postcode 5373 · Light (Regional Council)

Justice of the Peace in St Johns SA

Verified Justice of the Peace community desks serving St Johns and the wider Light (Regional Council) district. See live operating hours, library locations, and direct navigation links.

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Quick Summary: In St Johns SA 5373, free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at City of Playford Civic Centre, City of Salisbury Community Hub, and City of Tea Tree Gully Library. No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

No fixed community signing desk located directly within St Johns.

The 3 nearest active desks are at City of Playford Civic Centre (45.5 km), City of Salisbury Community Hub (52 km), and City of Tea Tree Gully Library (56 km).

Find an Appointed JP in St Johns (SA Register) ↗Appointed volunteers may provide scheduled signing by direct contact.

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45.5 km away

City of Playford Civic Centre

City of Playford

Playford Civic Centre 10 Playford Blvd Elizabeth SA 5112

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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52.0 km away

City of Salisbury Community Hub

City of Salisbury

Salisbury Community Hub 34 Church St Salisbury SA 5108

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Saturday No desk
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56.0 km away

City of Tea Tree Gully Library

City of Tea Tree Gully

Tea Tree Gully Library 571 Montague Rd Modbury SA 5092

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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62.6 km away

Campbelltown City Council Office

City of Campbelltown

Campbelltown City Council 170 Montacute Rd Rostrevor SA 5073

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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66.2 km away

City of Port Adelaide Enfield Civic Centre

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Port Adelaide Enfield Civic Centre 220 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide SA 5015

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Saturday No desk
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67.0 km away

Norwood Town Hall

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

Norwood Town Hall 175 The Parade Norwood SA 5067

Today (Friday): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Visiting a Justice of the Peace in St Johns

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?

SA JPs witness statutory declarations, oaths, affidavits, and certify true copies of original certificates and IDs under the Justices of the Peace Act 2005 (SA). 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.