- In-house native-speaker translators across 50+ languages including NAATI (Australia), sworn (EU), and embassy-registered panels
- Standard prices published on our website with no hidden surcharges, even for rush orders
- Bilingual draftsmen on staff for Powers of Attorney and corporate resolutions accepted by every embassy in Bangkok
- Six Notary Public lawyers licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the supervision of the Attorney-General
End-to-end document services for Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai Province clients run their entire legalization through one team in Bangkok: certify, translate, MFA, embassy, courier — without splitting work across vendors. Most rejections we recover are caused by stamp colour, page sequencing or signature placement — small details we standardise away from the start. From Notary Public certification by Lawyers-Council-licensed attorneys, to translation by native speakers, to MFA legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana), to the destination embassy — one team, one quote, one timeline.
The services we deliver most often in Chiang Mai Province
- NAATI — Australian Government — translations by NAATI-registered translators, delivered worldwide
- Apostille — for Hague Convention destinations via the foreign MFA route
- Corporate filings — DBD certificates, board resolutions, share certificates legalized as one bundle
- Thai MFA legalization at Chaeng Watthana — we file on your behalf · 3 business days standard · 1 business day express
- Bilingual POA drafting — POA wording reconciled between Thai Civil Code and the foreign counterparty's template
- Notary Public — signature, true copy, oath, and translation certifications by licensed attorneys
- Certified translation (50+ languages) — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Arabic, Russian and 40+ rarer languages
- Embassy attestation — US, China, Japan, Germany, France, Australia, UAE and 70+ more
Why clients in Chiang Mai Province choose NYC Legal
We are NYC Legal — a Bangkok-based law firm serving Chiang Mai Province with Notary Public, 50+ language translation and overseas legalization.
- Twelve years of continuous service to expats, multinationals, embassies, and Thai families with overseas obligations
- Free document pickup in Chiang Mai Province for orders of 3+ documents; same-day and 4-hour rush options available
- Standard prices published on our website with no hidden surcharges, even for rush orders
- Document vault for re-issuing certified copies within 30 minutes for repeat clients
- Six Notary Public lawyers licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the supervision of the Attorney-General
- Encrypted vault for client documents — GDPR-aligned with retention controls and audit logs
- Real-time status tracking via LINE @NYCLI with DHL / EMS / Kerry tracking numbers
Turnaround times for Chiang Mai Province bookings
Documents submitted before 11:00 from Chiang Mai Province are usually certified the same afternoon; translation rolls into the next morning's queue, and MFA collection happens 72 hours later.
Documents submitted before 11:00 from Chiang Mai Province are usually certified the same afternoon; translation rolls into the next morning's queue, and MFA collection happens 72 hours later. Cut-off bookings for the express MFA route are 11:00 — anything after rolls to the next morning's submission window.
- Notary Public certification: 4 hours rush · 24 hours express · 1-2 days standard
- Translation (EN ↔ TH): 24 hours rush · 48 hours standard
- Translation (rare languages): 48 hours rush · 3-5 days standard
- Thai MFA Chaeng Watthana: 1 business day express · 3 business days standard (incl. counter queueing)
- Embassy attestation: 3-10 business days depending on the mission and case category
- International courier from Chiang Mai Province: DHL Express 1-5 business days worldwide
How to prepare your documents before contacting us
- Share your deadline so we can place the file in standard, rush, or 4-hour queue
- For corporate documents, confirm the DBD certificate is dated within the last 90 days
- Tell us the destination country and the receiving authority so we route the legalization chain correctly
- If a document has expired (e.g. Single Status Affidavit is valid 3 months), reissue it at the District Office first
- Make sure names match your passport spelling (this is critical for MFA acceptance)
- Have the original documents ready — scan or photograph every page in high resolution
- Prepare a copy of the signer's ID card or passport for any document requiring an in-person signature
- If the document is a court order, include the case number and the date of finality — embassies will ask
If you are unsure, just send the originals' photo via LINE @NYCLI. Our team in Chiang Mai Province will reply within 15 minutes during business hours with the correct legalization route and a fixed price quote.
Standard pricing — published, honest, no surprises
| Service | Price (THB) | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Notary Public — true copy / signature | 1,000-1,500 | 1-2 days |
| Notary Public — bilingual POA | 2,000-3,000 | 1-2 days |
| Certified translation EN↔TH (per page) | 500-700 | 24-48 hrs |
| Certified translation — rare languages (per page) | 800-1,500 | 2-3 days |
| Thai MFA legalization (incl. state fee) | 800-1,500 | 3 days · 1 day express |
| Embassy attestation (incl. embassy fee) | 1,500-6,000 | 3-10 days |
| NAATI for Australia (per page) | 600-1,500 | 1-3 days |
Notes: Excludes courier (optional). Same-day rush adds 50%. 4-hour rush adds 100%. All prices are quoted as fixed lump sums upfront — no hidden fees.
Pickup, delivery and courier logistics in Chiang Mai Province
Pickup from Chiang Mai Province runs Monday-Saturday, 09:00-17:00. Drop-off uses sealed couriered envelopes with tamper-evident tape and a per-page page count.
Our courier desk in Chiang Mai Province can also book DHL Express international handovers directly, so the document leaves the country the same day it is signed. For international delivery, we couriers DHL Express, FedEx International Priority and EMS Tracked from Bangkok directly to your address abroad — reaching most cities in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America within 2-6 business days.
- Pickup in Chiang Mai Province: free for 3+ documents · THB 200-400 for single document
- Same-day return within Bangkok: included in pickup tier
- Cross-province courier: DHL / Kerry / EMS · pass-through pricing
- International courier: DHL Express from Bangkok · USD 35-90 depending on weight and destination
- Insurance: THB 100,000 default · upgradable for high-value originals
Pre-call checklist for clients in Chiang Mai Province
- ☐ Destination country
- ☐ Receiving authority
- ☐ Scans of original documents (every page)
- ☐ Your name as spelled in your passport
- ☐ Deadline for receiving the legalized document
- ☐ Pickup preference (office / pickup / courier)
- ☐ Use-case (visa class, course, transaction) so we pick the correct template
- ☐ Payment method (Thai bank, PromptPay, Stripe, international wire)
Coverage across Chiang Mai Province and surrounding areas
We cover every district in Bangkok and all 77 provinces in Thailand. For clients in Chiang Mai Province and nearby districts/provinces, our team can collect documents the same day for morning bookings. Up-country jobs use DHL/Kerry/EMS in both directions with tracking provided every time. Clients in Chiang Mai Province who want us to handle MFA Chaeng Watthana and embassy submissions in Bangkok can use the full service without travelling.
Our regular Chiang Mai Province client base includes individuals preparing overseas marriages, students seeking degree recognition, corporate counsels closing cross-border deals, embassy-referred expats, and multinational HR teams handling relocations. Every workflow is tailored to the receiving authority's published acceptance criteria, not a generic translation service template.
FAQ
Q. What does Notary Public certification cost?
Standard Notary Public starts at THB 1,000 per document. Bilingual Powers of Attorney are THB 2,000-3,000. Certified translation starts at THB 500 per page. Rush adds 50-100%.
Q. Do I need to visit your office?
No. Scan and send documents via LINE @NYCLI or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd. Originals move by courier and you sign at home — we have served clients without an in-person meeting since 2014.
Q. How do I pay?
Thai bank transfer, PromptPay, credit card via Stripe, and international wires for overseas clients. We invoice as a Thai VAT-registered legal services company.
Q. Do you offer pickup and delivery in Chiang Mai Province?
Yes — free pickup for orders of 3+ documents in Chiang Mai Province. Single-document pickup is THB 200-400. Alternatively, we use Grab, DHL or Kerry for one-way delivery.
Q. Are you open on weekends?
Office hours are Monday-Saturday 08:30-18:00. Sunday rush work is available by prior LINE appointment.
Q. What if my document is rejected abroad?
Each certified translation includes a signed accuracy declaration. If a destination authority rejects the document because of our translation, we re-do it free of charge and refund the service fee.
Q. Can you draft a bilingual Power of Attorney for Chiang Mai Province clients?
Yes. We draft bilingual POAs that satisfy both the Thai Civil and Commercial Code and the foreign counterparty's wording, then certify the signature and route the document through MFA and embassy.
Get a fixed quote in 15 minutes
Send a scan via LINE @NYCLI or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd. We reply with a fixed price and timeline.