Birth Certificate
District Office (Civil Registration) · ท.ร.1 / ท.ร.19
- THB 200/page
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 3-5 วันทำการ
- 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.
Thai government-document legalisation service for "Birth Certificate" issued by District Office (Civil Registration). NYC Legal handles the complete chain: sourcing fresh certified copies, certified translation, MFA (Consular Department) legalisation, and either Apostille (for 125 Hague-Convention countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Turnaround 3-5 วันทำการ + embassy queue. In business since 2013, operated by registered notarial-services attorneys and MFA-listed translators.
Birth Certificate (form ท.ร.1 / ท.ร.19) is issued by District Office (Civil Registration) and accepted domestically without further step. To be recognised abroad it must run through a legalisation chain because foreign authorities cannot verify Thai officials' seals and signatures directly.
The chain has three tiers: (1) certified translation by MFA-registered translator, (2) MFA Consular Department authentication of the translator's and issuer's signatures, (3) either Apostille (Hague 1961 — 125 countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Total turnaround averages 3-5 วันทำการ + 3-14 working days for the embassy queue where applicable.
Common use cases: Dependent visa application, Foreign nationality registration, Overseas school admission, Second passport application. NYC Legal frequently handles bundled cases — e.g. birth certificate + house registration + marriage certificate together — at a package rate that saves ~30-40% versus separate filings.
1. Original birth certificate 2. Certified copy from district office (≤6 months old) 3. Parent's Thai ID
4. Power of Attorney (if NYC Legal acts on your behalf) with THB 30 stamp duty and your Thai ID copy. Lost the original? We can re-request from District Office (Civil Registration) in any district (10-50 THB fee, +1-2 working days).
Translation: NYC Legal has MFA-registered translators for english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french and 40+ additional languages. Rates from THB 500-1,500 per page depending on complexity.
MFA legalisation fee: THB 200 per page (Regular, 2-3 working days) or THB 400 (Express, same day if submitted before 10:30). NYC Legal handling fee starts THB 800-2,500 per set (includes courier, queueing, tracking). Translation is charged per page.
Approximate timeline: 3-5 วันทำการ for MFA + translation. Add 3-14 working days for destination-embassy queue where required. Rush delivery via our Bangkok messenger network from THB 200.
2026 note: Since 15 May 2024 Thailand is a full Hague Apostille member. Documents with MFA Apostille are accepted directly in 125+ countries without further embassy step (USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, Hong Kong). Countries still requiring embassy attestation: China (until Feb 2024), Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc.
This Birth Certificate service connects with: (1) MFA-certified translation (7 languages), (2) Notary Public for additional signature witnessing, (3) Destination-embassy attestation for non-Hague countries, (4) Overseas marriage / divorce registration for civil-status documents.
Example: a Thai client marrying a German national and relocating to Germany needs 4 documents legalised (birth cert, marriage cert, house reg, single-status cert) with German translation + MFA + German Embassy. NYC Legal delivers this as one bundled package, cutting elapsed time by ~40% versus filing individually.
How it works — Birth Certificate
- Submit and consult
Send Birth Certificate via LINE @nycli with destination country
- Fresh copy request (if needed)
NYC Legal liaises with District Office (Civil Registration) for current copy
- Certified translation
MFA-registered translator (THB 500-1,500 per page)
- MFA legalisation
Consular Department within 3-5 วันทำการ
- Apostille or destination embassy
Apostille (125 Hague countries) or embassy 3-14 working days
- Delivery
EMS / Kerry / Grab / pickup at BTS Asok office
Frequently asked questions
Does Birth Certificate need to be the original?
MFA only accepts originals or district-office recertified copies (≤6 months old). Self-photocopies or older copies are rejected.
How long does the whole process take?
3-5 วันทำการ for MFA + translation stages. Add 3-14 working days for embassy queue if Apostille is not applicable.
Do I need to appear in person?
No — a single Power of Attorney (THB 30 stamp duty) authorises NYC Legal to handle everything, including issuer re-certifications.
Difference between MFA Express and Regular?
Express THB 400/document — same-day return if submitted before 10:30. Regular THB 200/page — 2-3 working days. Regular is recommended for non-urgent cases (saves THB 200/document).
Which countries accept Apostille directly?
The 125 Hague-1961 member states including USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, NZ, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Hong Kong. Non-member countries still require embassy attestation.
Where can I use the legalised document?
With Dependent visa application, Foreign nationality registration, Overseas school admission, Second passport application. Send us the destination authority's requirement page and we'll verify free before proceeding.
How many translation languages?
7+ MFA-accepted languages including english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french, arabic and 40+ more.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
255. Does the French Embassy in Bangkok only accept documents translated by an official sworn translator?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
482. Is there a coordination service for translating birth certificates and gaining sole custody for a Thai parent relocating a child abroad after a divorce?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
397. If my passport expires and I get a new one, where do I update my APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) information?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
366. Besides visa-free entry to 19 countries, at which airports can ABTC holders use the premium fast-track lanes?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
501. Can a landlord hire an agency to manage online TM.30 residence reporting on a yearly basis?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
266. Where is the official list of Swiss and Austrian embassy sworn translators in Thailand?
The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
391. What documents do Thai citizens need to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN Card) for financial transactions in India?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
409. Do you provide corporate tax planning consulting to avoid double taxation for multinational export companies?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
356. Can an agency manage the bank deposits and health insurance requirements for a foreigner's O-A/O-X retirement visa?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
575. How do companies apply for an official green building certification (LEED/TREES) for commercial real estate in Thailand?
Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.