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.

Notary Public Services in Thailand — Products Area

Our Notary Public Services in Thailand 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 Notary Public Services in Thailand 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.

Notary Public in Thailand — In-Depth Practitioner Guide

Editorial photograph of a notary embosser sealing a bilingual legal document — Editorial illustration (AI-generated, editorially reviewed — no real persons or brand logos depicted).

Regulatory & Standards Citations

สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ — ระเบียบว่าด้วยการรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสาร (Notarial Services Attorney) พ.ศ. 2546 และที่แก้ไข [source]
Hague Conference on Private International Law — Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (Apostille Convention) [source]
กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — แนวปฏิบัติการรับรองเอกสารเพื่อใช้ในต่างประเทศ [source]

Common Pitfalls (From Field Experience)

Signing before arriving at the notary — the signatory must physically sign in the notary's presence.
Using an expired passport or ID on the day of notarization voids the certification.
Self-translating documents rather than using a Ministry of Justice–listed translator often causes rejection abroad.
Conflating Notary with Apostille — Thailand is not (yet) a Hague Apostille state, so documents still require MFA + destination-embassy legalization.

Decision Tree

ประเทศปลายทางเป็นสมาชิก Hague Apostille?: Yes → ยังต้องรับรอง MFA ก่อน (ไทยยังไม่ใช่ภาคี — ทำ Legalization chain แทน Apostille); No → ทำ Notary → MFA → สถานทูตปลายทาง
เอกสารเป็นสำเนา (copy) หรือต้นฉบับ?: Yes → ใช้ 'Certified True Copy' notarization; No → ใช้ 'Signature Witnessing' หรือ 'Affidavit' notarization
ต้องใช้ภาษาอังกฤษที่ปลายทาง?: Yes → แปลก่อน → นักแปลรับรอง → Notary รับรองลายมือชื่อนักแปล; No → Notary ต้นฉบับภาษาไทยได้ แต่ปลายทางอาจขอแปล

Options Compared

Option	Best for	Timeline	Cost (THB)
Notary Public (ทนายโนตารี)	ยืนยันตัวตน / สำเนาถูกต้อง / ลายมือชื่อ	1 วัน	1,000–2,500 / ฉบับ
MFA Legalization	รับรองเพื่อใช้ต่างประเทศ (ไม่ใช่ Apostille)	2–4 วันทำการ (ปกติ) / 1 วัน (ด่วน)	200 (ปกติ) / 400 (ด่วน) ต่อฉบับ
Embassy Legalization	ขั้นสุดท้ายก่อนใช้ในประเทศปลายทาง	ขึ้นกับสถานทูต (1–15 วัน)	500–5,000 / ฉบับ

NPS-SIG-WIT · SIGNATURELawyers Council of Thailand

Signature Witnessing by Notarial Attorney · THB 800–1,800 · Includes English-language Notarial Certificate

A Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand) witnesses your signature in person or via secure video.

Price

THB 800–1,800

per session

Delivery

1–2 business days

Bangkok office · mobile · video

Availability

Attorney on standby

Every business day

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

Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110·Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorney

At a glance

Lawyers Council

Regulator

2 days

Original to your door

THB 800–1,800

Per-session price

50 districts

Bangkok mobile coverage

30 days

Warranty window

Bilingual

Notarial Certificate

What is included

Booked with a Lawyers-Council-registered Notarial Attorney
In-person ID/passport verification
Seal + entry in the Notarial Register
English-language Notarial Certificate issued
PDF scan + collectible original at our Sukhumvit office

Not included (transparent)

MFA legalization for overseas use
International courier fees

Common use cases

Overseas university admission forms
Foreign bank KYC forms
Overseas registry identity verification
Credit-card verification affidavits

In-person vs mobile vs video-witnessed options

We support attendance at our Sukhumvit office, mobile on-site visits (hospital/hotel/office), and video-witnessed notarisation with an audit-recorded call — pick what your destination country accepts.

Warranty and re-issue policy

In Thailand, only a Notarial Services Attorney trained and licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand may notarise. Seals from unlicensed practitioners are refused by foreign consulates and registrars — always verify the attorney's registration number.

When you also need MFA + embassy legalization

The THB 800–1,800 fee includes the attorney charge, the in-person original inspection, the notarial seal, the English-language Notarial Certificate, and the register entry that makes the act verifiable years later. No hidden line-items.

The Notarial Register — traceability and verification

The 1–2-day standard covers scheduling, in-person notarisation, and Notarial Certificate preparation. Same-day rush is available in Bangkok at +30–50%.

How Thai notarisation differs from Anglo-American notaries

Anglo-American notaries (US, UK) hold a broader public office. In Thailand that scope is delegated to Notarial Attorneys via a specific Lawyers Council authorisation.

The 1–2-day timeline and rush options

Bring: original national ID or passport, the underlying original document, one copy, and a note on the destination country and intended use — the attorney will format the Notarial Certificate accordingly.

How the notarisation runs

1
1. Send documents and details
By LINE @nyclegal, email, or WhatsApp with destination country and intended use
2
2. Locked THB 800–1,800 quote within 30 minutes
We match a Lawyers-Council-registered Notarial Attorney to your job
3
3. Book — office / on-site / video
Whichever suits you. Appointment inside 1–2 business days
4
4. Attorney notarises in your presence
Original inspection, seal, Notarial Certificate, register entry
5
5. PDF plus original returned
PDF same day. Original by EMS/DHL to your address

Where it is accepted

Overseas universitiesForeign banksForeign public registriesCorporate KYC teams

Frequently asked

Q1.Do you offer video notarisation?

For destinations that accept e-Notary. We record the session and note the method on the Notarial Certificate.

Q2.When do I need MFA on top?

Whenever the destination requires 'legalization' or 'Apostille' in addition to notarisation. Our Full Chain package covers it.

Q3.Which countries accept this?

Worldwide use. Hague states add an Apostille; non-Hague (China, India, etc.) also add MFA + destination embassy legalization.

Q4.Do you serve clients outside Bangkok?

Yes. Send photos for a quote, then ship the originals by Kerry/EMS. Returns go by EMS or DHL.

Q5.Do I need to visit the office?

Not required. Choose our Sukhumvit office, mobile on-site (home/hospital/hotel), or a video-witnessed call.

Q6.What must I bring?

Original ID or passport, the underlying original document, one photocopy, and a note on the destination and use.

Q7.How many days?

1–2 business days standard. Same-day rush in Bangkok is +30–50%.

Q8.Are Thai notaries recognised overseas?

Yes — provided the attorney holds the Lawyers Council of Thailand Notarial Services Attorney licence. We include the registration number on every Notarial Certificate.

Related notary services

Certified True Copy by Notarial Attorney

THB 800–1,500 · 1–2d

Affidavit / Statutory Declaration — Notarised

THB 1,500–3,500 · 1–2d

Personal Power of Attorney — Notarised