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VIC Postcode 3003 · Melbourne (City)

Justice of the Peace in West Melbourne VIC

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

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Quick Summary: In West Melbourne VIC 3003, free walk-in Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at Melbourne West (Spencer Street) - Police Station, Melbourne - Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and Footscray - Police Station. No booking is required; bring government photo ID and uncompleted documents.

Closest JP Desks to West Melbourne

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1.8 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

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Monday, Friday
2.2 km away

Melbourne - Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Victoria Local Government

305 William Street, Melbourne, 3000

Today (Friday): Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Monday, Friday

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Monday Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm

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Closed · Opens Monday at 10:00AM
2.7 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

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Monday, Tuesday, Friday
3.2 km away

Melbourne (Bourke Street) - Melbourne East Police Station

Victoria Local Government

202 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000

Today (Friday): Friday: 10.00am– 1.00pm

Monday, Tuesday, Friday

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Monday Monday – Friday: 10.00am– 1.00pm
Tuesday Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Only the first Tuesday of every month)
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)Friday: 10.00am– 1.00pm
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday – Friday: 10.00am– 1.00pm | Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Only the first Tuesday of every month)

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Monday, Tuesday
5.1 km away

Collingwood - Neighbourhood Justice Centre

Victoria Local Government

241 Wellington Street, Collingwood, 3066

Today (Friday): No walk-in session

Monday, Tuesday

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Monday Monday: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Tuesday: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Tuesday Tuesday: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday No desk
Thursday No desk
Friday (Today)No desk
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Tuesday: 4.00pm - 6.00pm

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Monday, Thursday, Friday
5.2 km away

Moonee Ponds - Police Station

Victoria Local Government

766 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, 3039

Today (Friday): Friday: By Appointment Only,

Monday, Thursday, Friday

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Monday Monday - Thursday: Midday - 2.00pm, 5.00pm-7.00pm Friday: By Appointment Only,
Tuesday No desk
Wednesday No desk
Thursday Thursday: Midday - 2.00pm, 5.00pm-7.00pm Friday: By Appointment Only,
Friday (Today)Friday: By Appointment Only,
Saturday No desk
Sunday No desk

Document Signing Station (DSS). Monday - Thursday: Midday - 2.00pm, 5.00pm-7.00pm Friday: By Appointment Only, | Except Third Monday |

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Visiting a Justice of the Peace in West Melbourne

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.

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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.
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