Police clearance certificate (domestic use)

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Original document required for Police Clearance (or a freshly issued certified copy within its validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of the Police Clearance source documents via LINE/email for a free initial review.

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

Submitting an uncertified photocopy instead of the original — the receiving office will not review it and you rejoin the queue.

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What do you need to start Police Clearance?

A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.

What does the Police Clearance fee include?

Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.

Will the Police Clearance result be accepted abroad?

It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.

Do I have to visit the office?

No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.

Police Clearance

"Police Clearance" sits inside our Thai Police Clearance Certificate practice and is handled end-to-end: feasibility check, source-document review, certified translation, sequential certification with the relevant Thai authority, and dispatch of a file the receiving office will actually accept. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. 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. Fees are itemized before work begins: professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx). Choose standard turnaround of 5-7 business days or rush turnaround of 1-3 business days.

Police Clearance — service overview

"Police Clearance" sits inside our Thai Police Clearance Certificate practice and is handled end-to-end: feasibility check, source-document review, certified translation, sequential certification with the relevant Thai authority, and dispatch of a file the receiving office will actually accept.
We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. 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.
Fees are itemized before work begins: professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx). Choose standard turnaround of 5-7 business days or rush turnaround of 1-3 business days.

What to prepare before filing Police Clearance

Original document required for Police Clearance (or a freshly issued certified copy within its 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

How Police Clearance runs, stage by stage

1. Send scanned copies of the Police Clearance source documents via LINE/email for a free initial review.
2. We confirm eligibility and issue a written quote with a committed 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 each Thai authority in the order the destination accepts.
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 and fees for Police Clearance

Standard turnaround for Police Clearance: 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.

Why Police Clearance filings get rejected

Submitting an uncertified photocopy instead of the original — the receiving office will not review it and you rejoin the queue.
Using a translator without an official seal — the MFA and embassies will not accept it, and the chain restarts.
Originals outside the validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the receiving authority first.
Dates that disagree across documents — this must be fixed at the issuing agency; it cannot be corrected at the translation stage.

FAQ

What do you need to start Police Clearance?: A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
What does the Police Clearance fee include?: Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
Will the Police Clearance result be accepted abroad?: It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
Do I have to visit the office?: No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.

Documents to prepare

ID card or passport copy

Photographs per regulation

Fingerprints taken at a police station

MFA Consular Affairs legalisation fees are THB 200 per stamp (standard) and THB 400 per stamp (express). These are government fees, separate from our service fee.

General information for document planning only — not legal advice for an individual matter. Government fees and processing times may change; verify with the relevant authority before filing. We do not guarantee any authority's decision.