Thai National ID Card
Civil Registration Office
- THB 200/page
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 6
- Steps
- Documented workflow
āļāļĩāđāļĄāļē / Source: NYC Online Translation â Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Thai government-document legalisation service for "Thai National ID Card" issued by Civil Registration Office. 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 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ + embassy queue. In business since 2013, operated by registered notarial-services attorneys and MFA-listed translators.
Thai National ID Card is issued by Civil Registration Office 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 â 125 countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Total turnaround averages 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ + 3-14 working days for the embassy queue where applicable.
Common use cases: Overseas bank KYC, Cross-border financial contracts, Identity verification for overseas notary. NYC Legal frequently handles bundled cases â e.g. birth certificate + house registration + marriage certificate together â at a package rate that saves ~30-40% versus separate filings.
1. Original ID card + copy 2. District confirmation letter (for legalisation)
3. 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 Civil Registration Office in any district (10-50 THB fee, +1-2 working days).
Translation: NYC Legal has MFA-registered translators for english, chinese, japanese, korean, arabic 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 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ 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 Thai National ID Card service connects with: (1) MFA-certified translation (5 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.
Coverage
How it works â Thai National ID Card
- Submit and consult
Send Thai National ID Card via LINE @nycli with destination country
- Fresh copy request (if needed)
NYC Legal liaises with Civil Registration Office for current copy
- Certified translation
MFA-registered translator (THB 500-1,500 per page)
- MFA legalisation
Consular Department within 3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ
- 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 Thai National ID Card need to be the original?
MFA only accepts originals or district-office recertified copies (âĪ6 months old). Self-photocopies or older copies are rejected.
How long does the whole process take?
3-5 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ 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 â 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 â same-day return if submitted before 10:30. Regular THB 200/page â 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 Overseas bank KYC, Cross-border financial contracts, Identity verification for overseas notary. Send us the destination authority's requirement page and we'll verify free before proceeding.
How many translation languages?
5+ MFA-accepted languages including english, chinese, japanese, korean, arabic and 40+ more.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
378. How can a foreigner's restaurant or bar apply for alcohol and tobacco distribution licenses in Thailand?
Company name, director names and registered address are cross-checked across every document, because a single spelling mismatch triggers a rejection. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
350. Are there corporate subscription promotions for VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) for frequent international meetings?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
400. Do you provide a lawyer and interpreter escort service for foreign clients needing consular legalization and corporate bank account opening?
We request briefing material in advance â pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms â and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. 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.
301. Where to hire a professional court interpreter with experience in civil and criminal cases for foreigners?
We request briefing material in advance â pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms â and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
334. Can you provide a complete AV setup, sound system, and simultaneous interpreters for an Annual General Meeting (AGM)?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day â you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
312. Do medical interpreters for aesthetic surgery clinics and IVF centers need to know specialized medical terminology?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
276. Do foreign documents with an Apostille stamp need further legalization by the Thai MFA to be used in Thailand?
Certification tiers are separated up front â agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand â accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, expected in force early 2027). Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
478. Do you have an expiry monitoring system to alert expats before their visa, work permit, or passport expires to prevent overstaying?
Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500â800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature â always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
474. Can an agency source English-speaking maids and drivers for foreign executive families in Thailand?
We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. 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 â you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
309. Are there consecutive Japanese interpreters available for high-level executive business pitching?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. 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 â you get a working plan, not a generic price list.