Short answer
MFA is available in all 77 Thai provinces, using the route that fits each area: an in-office appointment, a travelling team, or courier handling with a video identity check. Generally 3–7 business days depending on the department's queue and the number of documents. Start by sending document photos for review so no courier round or trip is wasted.
Three routes — which one fits your area
| Route | Best for | Note | Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-office appointment | Within same-day travel of one of our offices | Signatory appears in person before the attorney | 27 |
| We travel to you | Multiple signatories, or executives who cannot travel | Booked ahead; the document set is verified before we depart | 6 |
| Courier + video identity check | Provinces far from our offices | We review document photos on LINE before anything ships, so no courier round is wasted | 44 |
Documents to prepare
- A recently issued original public document bearing the issuing office's seal
- An English translation laid out in the format the department accepts
- A copy of the holder's passport or Thai ID
- A power of attorney if our team submits on your behalf
- The destination country, which decides whether embassy legalisation follows
How the process runs
- 1.Check the original is recent enough and issued by an office the department will accept
- 2.Prepare the translation and align every spelling with the passport
- 3.File at the Department of Consular Affairs through the service lane that fits your deadline
- 4.Collect the legalised set and verify it before handover
- 5.Where required, forward the file to the destination country's embassy
Pitfalls that get work rejected
- Household registration or certificates issued too long ago, which are usually sent back for reissue
- Translations using unfamiliar wording, which triggers a correction and a fresh queue slot
- Filing next to a public holiday, which pushes the deadline for no good reason
We map the whole chain (reissue, translation, consular, embassy) on day one, because taking the steps out of order — not the government queue — is what usually costs weeks. If you would rather not handle the runaround yourself, send document photos to LINE @thainotary or call 094-8958999 — our team of 15+ years assesses the matter and manages it end to end.
MFA by province — all 77 provinces
Bangkok Metropolitan
Central Thailand
Eastern Thailand
Western Thailand
Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
Common questions about MFA
How many provinces does MFA cover?
All 77 Thai provinces, handled through three real delivery routes: an in-office appointment, a travelling team, or courier handling with a video identity check. Every province has its own page naming the office that covers it and the approximate travel time.
Can I complete this without travelling to Bangkok?
In most cases yes. Any matter that does not legally require the signatory to appear before the attorney can run end-to-end by courier. Where an in-person signature is required, we either book the nearest office or send the team to you.
How long does MFA take?
Generally 3–7 business days depending on the department's queue and the number of documents. That window excludes inter-province transit and depends on the queue at the authorities involved at the time. We give you an assessed timeline before work begins.
What is the minimum paperwork I should prepare?
A recently issued original public document bearing the issuing office's seal / An English translation laid out in the format the department accepts / A copy of the holder's passport or Thai ID plus supporting documents required by the receiving authority. The fastest start is to send document photos to LINE @thainotary; we confirm what is missing before anything moves.
What causes work to be rejected most often?
Household registration or certificates issued too long ago, which are usually sent back for reissue The second most common is Translations using unfamiliar wording, which triggers a correction and a fresh queue slot Both are preventable with a pre-submission review, which we do free of charge before accepting the matter.
Where do I pick my province?
Scroll to the province list on this page and select yours. The page you land on names the responsible office, the travel distance, the recommended delivery route, and FAQs specific to that province.
Do you advise, or only push paperwork?
We map the whole chain (reissue, translation, consular, embassy) on day one, because taking the steps out of order — not the government queue — is what usually costs weeks. Our team has more than 15 years of hands-on experience and advises on every matter first, so the certification route chosen is one the destination actually accepts.
What is the fastest way to reach you?
LINE @thainotary is fastest because you can send document photos for immediate review. Phone 094-8958999 and email contact@thainotary.co.th also work. There is no online checkout — every matter starts with a document assessment.