How long does the Power of Attorney (general/specific) take to prepare and legalise?

1-5 working days at Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney (3,500-8,000 บาท), then translation, MFA legalisation, and Apostille or destination embassy attestation.

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Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.

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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.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services 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 International Document Services 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.

Power of Attorney (general/specific)

Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney · used for Property sale · Banking · Probate proxy

From THB 5,0001-5 days drafting + 5-14 days MFA/Apostille

083-249-4999 Chat on LINE

Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI

THB 5,000: Starting Fee; Transparent pricing
1-5 days drafting + 5-14 days MFA/Apostille: Turnaround; Typical delivery
168: Destinations; Apostille + embassy chain
12+: Years Experience; Since 2013
4.9: Client Rating; From verified cases
6: Steps; Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

The Power of Attorney (general/specific) is a cornerstone of any estate plan, prepared by Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney and accepted by both Thai courts and overseas probate registries.

Dedicated runners at the Land Department, Civil Court (Ratchada), MFA Chaeng Wattana, and every Bangkok embassy.

Preparation at Grantor / Notarial Services Attorney takes 1-5 working days at 3,500-8,000 บาท. NYC Legal handles the intake, drafting, witnessing, and safe storage.

The document is then translated into the destination language by a registrar-listed translator, MFA-legalised, and either Apostilled or attested at the destination embassy.

Our 14-country network of overseas counsel (French Notaire, Dutch Notaris, UK Solicitor, US Estate Attorney, SG Lawyer) verifies enforceability on both sides.

First-pass acceptance at overseas probate registries: 94-96%.

Coverage

🇺🇸 for United States

Surrogate's / Probate Court (state)

🇬🇧 for United Kingdom

Probate Registry (HMCTS)

🇦🇺 for Australia

Supreme Court (state)

🇨🇦 for Canada

Probate Court (provincial)

🇳🇿 for New Zealand

High Court of New Zealand

🇩🇪 for Germany

Nachlassgericht (Probate Court)

🇫🇷 for France

Notaire

🇯🇵 for Japan

Family Court / Notary Office

🇸🇬 for Singapore

Family Justice Courts

🇭🇰 for Hong Kong

Probate Registry of the High Court

🇨🇭 for Switzerland

Civil Court (cantonal)

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Power of Attorney (general/specific)

Intake & planning
Interview heirs, asset map, jurisdictions, estate-tax exposure, and chosen pathway (will / trust / POA / probate).
Draft Power of Attorney (general/specific)
Drafted by a licensed Thai lawyer with parallel-language QA (1-5 days).
Witnessing & execution
Two witnesses under CCC s.1656 or public-will route at the District Office.
Translate & notarise
Registrar-listed translator + Notarial Services Attorney.
MFA + Apostille / embassy
MFA Chaeng Wattana → Apostille (Hague) or destination embassy (2-7 days).
Safe storage & overseas counsel
Stored in our safe deposit + dispatched to overseas counsel.

Frequently asked questions

How many witnesses does a Thai will require?

CCC s.1656 requires two witnesses signing in the testator's presence — we provide them at our office.

Where can this document be used?

Property sale, Banking, Probate proxy, Tax filing

Total cost?

3,500-8,000 บาท + translation + MFA + Apostille/embassy depending on destination.

Where is the original stored?

Original kept in our office safe deposit + scanned copy to client and overseas counsel.

Can the document be amended?

Yes — by codicil or by drafting a fresh instrument revoking the prior one.

Is Thai inheritance tax payable?

Inheritance Tax Act 2015 applies above THB 100M — 5% direct heirs, 10% others.

Can a trust be registered in Thailand?

No — CCC s.1686 prohibits Thai-situs trusts on land/property; offshore jurisdictions (SG, Jersey, Cayman, Labuan) are used instead.

When is the document operational?

1-5 days for drafting + 5-14 days for MFA/Apostille/embassy.

Related services

Last Will & Testament International Will (Washington Convention) Durable POA / Healthcare Proxy Living Will / Advance Directive Trust Deed Letter of Wishes MFA Legalization Notary Public