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Bahamas - Apply License or Permit for Justice of the Peace

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. The Applicant has to submit an application Form to the Justice of the Peace Section at the Attorney-General’s Office (by mail or in person). Visit the following link for Contact details:Link.
  2. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
  3. Complete the application form with all details.
  4. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Justice of the Peace Section at the Attorney-General’s Office.
  5. Applications are submitted to the Bahamas Cabinet for its considerations.
  6. Anyone who wishes to work as a Justice of the Peace must first get a license.
  7. The Attorney-Office General is in charge of issuing these permits.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application Form
  • Copy of the first four pages of your passport
  • Police certificate of good character (issued no longer than 6 months prior to application)


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Legal Affairs
 P.O. Box N-3007
Justice of the Peace Section
Paul L. Adderley Building
John F. Kennedy Drive
Nassau,
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel : (242) 502-0400; 322-1141
Fax: (242) 356-4179
Opening hours:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except on public holidays
Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

While ministers of religion, retired senior public officers, and community leaders are common candidates for this position, Cabinet can nominate anybody who is respected and upstanding.

FeesEdit

There is no processing fee for this service.

ValidityEdit

There are no deadlines for this service.

Documents to UseEdit

Application Form Link

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Cabinet approval is required.

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InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.


Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Applicant
  • Street Address
  • P.O.BOX
  • Telephone
  • Place of Birth
  • Date of Birth
  • Marital Status
  • Religion
  • Nationality


Need for the DocumentEdit

It is required to get a permit for justice of the peace.

Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit

Website Link

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.


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