What is included in the fee?

Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.

Do I have to visit the office?

No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.

Will the result be accepted abroad?

Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

Apostille Certification for International Use — Products Area

Our Apostille Certification for International Use service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

Our Apostille Certification for International Use service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience.
Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence.
Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

FAQ

How long does it take?: Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?: Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?: No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?: Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

Apostille for Thai Documents — Current Status & Alternatives

Editorial photograph of an official Apostille certificate — Editorial illustration (AI-generated, editorially reviewed — no real persons or brand logos depicted).

Regulatory & Standards Citations

HCCH — Apostille Convention 1961 — party status table [source]

Common Pitfalls (From Field Experience)

Assuming Thailand can issue Apostilles — verify current status at HCCH.

Decision Tree

ประเทศต้นทางเอกสารเป็นภาคี Apostille?: Yes → ขอ Apostille จากหน่วยงานผู้ออกในประเทศต้นทาง; No → ใช้ Legalization chain แทน

Options Compared

Option	Best for	Timeline	Cost (THB)
Apostille (ประเทศต้นทางเป็นภาคี)	ใช้ในประเทศภาคีอื่น	1–7 วัน	ตามประเทศต้นทาง
Legalization chain (ไทย)	เอกสารไทยไปต่างประเทศ	5–15 วัน	2,000–8,000

APS-CERT-BIRTH · CERTIFICATE126 Hague member states

Thai Birth Certificate Apostille — Hague Convention — legal team files on your behalf, MFA receipt returned in original

Certified translation, MFA legalization, and Apostille stamp — accepted across all 126 Hague member states.

Price

THB 1,500–3,500

per set

Delivery

5–7 business days

Chaeng Watthana → your door

Availability

MFA filing open

MFA queue open daily

Call 083-249-4999 LINE chat @nyclegal WhatsApp Email quote

Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110·Thai MFA Competent Authority filing·Est. 2019

At a glance

MFA

Competent Authority

7 days

Original to your door

THB 1,500–3,500

Per-set price

126

Hague member states

60 days

Warranty window

1-layer

Authentication (vs 3-layer)

What is included

District office re-issuance if the original is faded
Translation into the destination language
MFA Consular Affairs legalization of the translation
Apostille certification after confirming the destination is a Hague member
Worldwide DHL Express dispatch in 2–5 days

Not included (transparent)

Destination embassy fees (only when non-Hague)
Photo/scan travel costs for damaged originals

Common use cases

Marriage registration abroad
Foreign citizenship applications
Registering a child with a destination embassy
European international schools

Warranty and re-issue policy

THB 1,500–3,500 per set includes certified translation, the MFA duty of THB 200 per stamp per government regulation, agency handling, domestic courier, and the certificate of accuracy. No hidden surcharges anywhere in the workflow.

Apostille vs consular legalization

The Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana) is Thailand's sole HCCH-listed Competent Authority for Apostille issuance. Stamps from any other body — including provincial offices or private notaries — will be refused at the destination.

Why only Thai MFA can issue an Apostille

The Apostille (Hague Convention 1961) is a single-layer authentication for member states — unlike full consular legalization, which chains three layers (Thai MFA → issuing embassy → destination embassy). Apostille cuts 15–25 days and THB 3,000–8,000 per document off the process.

What THB 1,500–3,500 actually covers

The NYC Legal team files at Chaeng Watthana every business day. Our staff picks the optimal MFA channel — walk-in, mail-in, or express — automatically based on your deadline.

The 5–7-day timeline (and rush options)

Every Apostille job carries a 60-day warranty. If the destination authority rejects due to a defect in the stamp or translation, we re-issue at no cost. If the source document was defective, we still waive our handling fee on the re-run.

126 Hague states — coverage overview

Recurring failure modes: documents older than six months, faded originals with illegible signatures, and destinations that are not Hague members. We screen all three points before starting, and flag issues within two hours if we spot them.

How MFA filing runs

1
1. Send scans of the originals
By LINE @nyclegal, email, or WhatsApp. 300-dpi scans or clear photos. PDF/JPG/HEIC all accepted.
2
2. Locked THB 1,500–3,500 quote within 30 minutes
We validate documents, destination, and MFA channel — then confirm final price and timeline.
3
3. Pay and ship the originals
PromptPay, cards, PayPal. Ship the original by EMS/Kerry to our Sukhumvit office.
4
4. Translate, certify, file at MFA
Certified translation → Chaeng Watthana lodgment → wait 3–5 business days for the Apostille stamp.
5
5. Return the originals to you
Apostilled original + MFA receipt + encrypted PDF back-up ship within 7 business days.

Where it is accepted

EU member statesUnited KingdomJapanRepublic of KoreaAustraliaUnited States (state-level)ArgentinaBrazilMexico

Frequently asked

Q1.How recent must my document be?

Civil-registry and corporate documents should be within six months. Older records may require reissuance from the amphoe or DBD first.

Q2.Do I need to submit the original?

Yes. MFA must inspect the original with its issuing seal (amphoe / institution / DBD). Scans alone are not sufficient.

Q3.Apostille vs consular legalization?

Apostille = single-layer for 126 Hague states. Legalization = three-layer chain (Thai MFA → issuing embassy → destination embassy) for non-Hague destinations.

Q4.How long does it take?

5–7 business days. 24–48 hour rush is +30–50% because it uses an MFA fast-track slot.

Q5.Translate before or after Apostille?

Most destinations want the Apostille first, then local translation. A few (Germany, France) accept a Thai translation and Apostille together. We advise per destination.

Q6.Is 24-hour rush possible?

Sometimes — depends on the MFA fast-track slot and original readiness. Advance notice of one business day is recommended.

Q7.Do you serve clients outside Bangkok?

Nationwide. Send photos for assessment, then ship originals by Kerry/EMS. We return by EMS domestically and DHL Express worldwide.

Q8.Which countries accept the stamp?

All 126 Hague Convention members — see hcch.net for the current list. China joined in 2023; the UAE also joined in 2023.

Related Apostille services

Thai Marriage Certificate Apostille — Global Filing

THB 1,500–3,500 · 5–7d

Thai Certificate of Single Status Apostille

THB 1,800–3,800 · 5–7d

Multi-Document Apostille Pack (5+) — Volume Rate

THB 1,200–2,500 · 7–10d

Apostille Express — 48-Hour Turnaround

THB 4,500–8,000 · 1–2d

Ready to file?

Our team runs the Chaeng Watthana route every business day — you never need to queue at MFA yourself.