Who is a Notary Public in Thailand and what can they do?
Thailand calls the role "Notarial Services Attorney" — a licensed lawyer authorised by the Lawyers Council to certify signatures, copies, translations, affidavits and powers of attorney, and to witness events, for use abroad.
How much does Notary Public in Thailand cost?
Fees start at THB 1,500 per certified copy or signature; affidavits and POAs from THB 2,000–2,500; corporate docs THB 3,000–5,000. Mobile service inside Bangkok adds THB 500–1,500 by distance. Flat pricing — no hidden charges.
How long does notarisation take in Thailand?
Standard docs take about 60 minutes in office; multiple docs or attached translations 2–4 hours; express in 30 minutes with prior booking; corporate packets that need supporting exhibits may take one working day.
What should I bring to a notary appointment?
Bring the original document to be notarised, your passport or Thai ID, two spare copies, and any translation or supporting exhibits. For company docs also bring the DBD company affidavit and corporate seal.
How does Notary Public differ from MFA (consular) legalisation?
The notary certifies at attorney level; MFA then confirms the attorney's authority; and the destination embassy adds a final layer where required. Together they form the consular legalisation chain used by non-Hague Thailand.
Is Thailand a party to the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Thai documents therefore travel through Notary → MFA → destination embassy instead of an apostille — and Hague-member countries accept the Thai consular chain as an equivalent.
Do you offer weekend or after-hours notary in Bangkok?
Yes — Saturday, Sunday and after-6pm appointments are available with an THB 800 rush fee. Mobile service to hotels, hospitals, homes or offices across Bangkok and its perimeter is included.
Can the notary travel to a hospital for a patient?
Yes — we regularly attend hospitals for patients signing POAs or affidavits. Provide the hospital, ward, and patient ID in advance so we can arrange witnesses and record the ceremony properly.
How long does a notarised document remain valid?
Notarisation itself doesn't expire, but destination embassies and foreign registries typically accept documents within 3–6 months. Treat financial statements and certificates of incumbency as valid for 90 days.
Do you cover Phuket, Pattaya, and Samui?
Our attorneys travel to Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Samui, Phangan, Tao and every major provincial city. Travel fees are flat-quoted upfront and appointments are confirmed within one working day.
Must a document be translated before notarisation?
If the destination requires a foreign language, translate first: the translator signs, and the notary certifies the original, the translation, and the translator's signature. We provide the whole chain in-house.
Can a Thai Notary notarise a foreign-law contract?
Yes — as a witnessing notary of the parties' signatures and intent. We don't opine on foreign-law validity, so have the substantive review done by counsel in the destination jurisdiction first.
Can you notarise an International Driving Permit?
Yes — we certify true copies of IDPs and provide an English translation, ready to show foreign rental agencies or authorities. Copies are archived with a photograph of the original for audit.
Can you notarise divorce papers for overseas use?
Yes — divorce certificates, MOUs, court judgments and custody papers are notarised with certified translations, then legalised at MFA and the destination embassy for foreign registry use.
Which documents need notarisation for a Schengen visa?
Typically bank statements, translated employment letters, invitation letters, and a POA to collect passports. Schengen embassies usually accept the notary layer directly, so MFA may not be needed.
How does a Notary differ from a Sworn Translator?
A sworn translator is responsible for the translation's accuracy; a notary certifies the translator's signature and identity. Foreign authorities usually need both roles — we deliver them in one team.
How many days does the Notary → MFA chain take?
One day for the notary, 3–5 days at MFA (express in 1), plus 3–14 more days for the destination embassy. We track and shuttle the file through every layer.
Does the signatory need to sign in front of the notary?
Yes — the signatory must sign in the notary's presence, showing an original passport or Thai ID. Pre-signed documents must be re-signed. Certified copies are the exception; no signature required.
Can you notarise incorporation documents for a foreign subsidiary?
Full-service — board resolutions, certificates of incumbency, POAs to founders, DBD affidavit copies, English translations, and the onward MFA/embassy chain, handled as one project.
Can the notary handle a minor travel consent?
Yes — both parents' consents are notarised with copies of passports, IDs, house registrations, birth certificate, and the destination-language translation, then legalised for solo or single-parent travel.
Do you notarise Australia visa Form 1229?
Yes — both Form 1229 and Form 1257 (Sponsor) are notarised with the Statutory Declaration prescribed by Home Affairs, plus an English translation where the source is Thai. Copies are archived.
How do you notarise the US Affidavit of Support I-134?
The sponsor produces a passport, IRS tax returns, and an original bank statement plus copies; signs I-134 in front of the notary; and receives the red-and-gold notary seal ready for the US Embassy.
Can you notarise a UK sponsorship declaration?
Yes — SU07 undertakings with supporting Council Tax, payslips and bank statements, translated to English if originating in Thai, ready to submit to UKVI or the British Embassy.
Can you notarise intercompany asset transfer documents?
We notarise transfer agreements, both companies' board resolutions, certificates of good standing, shareholder registers, and destination-language translations, then run the full consular chain.
Can the notary act as a fact-witness during a site visit?
Yes — as a fact-witnessing notary. Our attorney attends the site, records the event with photos and GPS coordinates, and issues an affidavit ready to serve as evidence in foreign courts.
How is a Notarial Services Attorney different from a regular lawyer?
Regular lawyers advise and litigate; a Notarial Services Attorney has additional training and licensing under the Lawyers Council's 2003 regulation to certify documents for foreign use.
How is a Distributor Agreement notarised?
Authorised signatories sign in the notary's presence with the company affidavit, board resolution and corporate seal. The notary certifies signature and seal, then adds a destination translation and MFA chain.
Does the notary need to sign every page?
Not every page — the notary seals and signs the cover, key content pages, and binds the packet with a national-colour ribbon sealed at the corner to prevent tampering, which foreign authorities accept.
What if the embassy rejects the notarised document?
We investigate the rejection reason, adjust content, redo translations or reformat the affidavit, and re-notarise at no extra fee where the issue is attributable to our team.
Can the notary certify Japanese or Korean documents directly?
Yes — with a Thai/English translation signed by the translator; the notary certifies the source, translation and translator, then the Japanese or Korean embassy adds the destination layer.
Can you notarise an Affidavit of Freedom to Marry?
Yes — the Affidavit of Freedom to Marry is notarised with a destination-language translation, house registration, ID copy and any prior divorce papers, then run through MFA and the destination embassy.
Can the notary certify a property valuation?
The notary certifies the licensed appraiser's signature and attaches their CV, licence, and valuation report — useful evidence for loans, wind-ups, or overseas probate matters.
Does the notary keep copies of my documents?
Copies and reference indices are held for at least five years per Lawyers Council rules, so we can re-issue certificates. Data is encrypted and never disclosed without a court order.
Do you offer notary at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Yes — appointments at airport lounges, Novotel Airport or Miracle Transit are available for transit passengers. Travel fee THB 2,000, sign-and-certify in about 45 minutes.
Can you notarise Double Taxation Treaty documents?
We notarise Certificates of Residence, tax returns, auditor letters and Form 6166 with translations, then legalise through MFA for foreign tax authorities under a double-taxation treaty.
Can the notary issue a cheque protest?
Yes — under Thai and ICC practice, we serve the protest, issue a Notarial Protest Certificate, and prepare the pack for a bank complaint or civil suit at home or abroad.
Is the notary service delivered in English?
Yes — our notarial attorneys work fully in English with bilingual paralegals, serving expats in Bangkok and across Thailand for over 20 years.
Do you attach the attorney's licence?
Yes — copies of the attorney's licence and Notarial Services Attorney permit are attached with a QR verification link to the Lawyers Council's public register.
Can the notary certify a trademark assignment?
Yes — trademark assignments, transferor board resolutions, transferee POAs, translations and full consular chain, filed to DIP or WIPO Madrid Protocol.
Is my notary session confidential?
Every session is protected by Lawyers Council confidentiality rules. Client data and documents are encrypted and never shared externally without client consent or a court order.
How much is a Phuket notary and how far ahead should I book?
In Phuket fees start at THB 1,800 per document, including travel to the town, Patong, Karon and the airport. Thalang or Chalong add THB 500. Book one day ahead, or two hours for urgent cases.
Does the Chiang Mai notary attend hotels and Airbnbs?
Our Chiang Mai team attends hotels, Airbnbs and co-working spaces in Nimman, Chang Khlan, San Sai, Hang Dong and Mae Rim from THB 2,000 per document, including witnesses required by the receiving authority.
How does Pattaya/Chonburi notary differ from Bangkok?
Prices match Bangkok (THB 1,500–2,500) but slots are more flexible; Saturdays and Sundays are standard. We cover Jomtien, Na Jomtien, Bangsaen, Sri Racha and Laem Chabang with no extra travel fee.
Do you serve tourists in Hua Hin and Samui?
Regional attorneys look after tourists and expats in Hua Hin, Cha-am, Samui, Phangan and Tao — English, Russian, Chinese and German are supported, with resort visits and interpreters on request.
Can I notarise INZ 1146 in Thailand before applying for a NZ visa?
Yes — INZ 1146 sponsor forms and the sponsor's statutory declaration are notarised through Notary → MFA → NZ Embassy (where specified), ready for the INZ online application.
What do I need for an Australian Statutory Declaration notary?
Bring your passport and the Home Affairs statutory declaration template; the Thai notary acts as prescribed witness. Add a certified English translation if the source is Thai. Fee is THB 2,000, sealed with the Lawyers Council stamp.
Can you notarise a UK Deed Poll for name change?
Yes — single and family Deed Polls are notarised with a statutory declaration of continued use, translated into English, then legalised at MFA and the British Embassy for HMRC and Passport Office registration.
Do you notarise Form I-864 Affidavit of Support?
Yes — we notarise I-864 with three years of tax returns, W-2/1099 forms and six months of bank statements. The sponsor signs before the notary, and we cross-check against the NVC guideline.
What's needed for an F1 student financial support notary?
Bring an up-to-date bank certificate, six months of the sponsor's statements, an employment letter, English translation, and both passports. We notarise within 60 minutes; the package fee is THB 2,500.
Can you notarise a Certificate of Incumbency for Hong Kong SFC filings?
Yes — with board resolutions and the register of directors required by SFC and HKMA. The notary applies the red-and-gold seal, the Chinese Embassy legalises after MFA, and the file reaches Hong Kong within ten working days.
Can you notarise a POA to incorporate a company in Singapore ACRA?
Yes — POAs appointing a corporate secretary or nominee director in Singapore are notarised with a board resolution and English translation, routed Notary → MFA → Singapore Embassy, then filed with ACRA via an agent.
Can you notarise a Thai real-estate sale agreement?
We witness signatures and certify supporting exhibits — chanote, reservation and condo sale contracts — but the actual title transfer must still be registered at the Land Department under Thai law.
Can you notarise a foreign buyer's POA to purchase a Thai condo?
Yes — bilingual POAs signed abroad in front of a foreign notary are checked back in Thailand, paired with Land Department paperwork and matched with the FET / Tor Tor 3 remittance evidence.
Can you certify a copy of a Thai land title deed (chanote)?
Yes — chanote, Nor Sor 3, 3K and SPK copies are certified when the original is presented. Owners may also send copies via an authorised agent with a POA. Fee is THB 1,500 per set.
Can you notarise a Board Resolution to open an overseas bank account?
Yes — with the signatory schedule, the latest DBD affidavit, director ID/passport copies and a certified English translation, legalised at MFA and the destination embassy as the bank requires.
Can you notarise passport copies for Wise / Revolut onboarding?
Yes — passport copies and selfie POAs required by international fintechs are certified within 30 minutes for THB 1,500, with a 300-dpi PDF ready to upload straight into their KYC portal.
Can you notarise a Source of Funds Declaration?
Yes — Source of Funds declarations are notarised alongside 12 months of payslips, tax returns, company financials and sale-proceeds evidence, as required by foreign banks and family offices.
Do you support crypto exchange KYC for Binance, Kraken, OKX?
Yes — passport, address and utility bill copies plus selfie POAs are certified per the requirements of Binance, Kraken, OKX, Bybit and Coinbase, with a QR verification link for their compliance teams.
Can you notarise translated Thai payslips for European embassies?
Yes — 3–12 months of Thai payslips, salary certificates and PND 50 tax slips are translated and certified with our translator's seal, ready for Schengen embassy submission. Fee is THB 500 per page.
Can you notarise a document already e-signed as a PDF?
Yes — we certify a true copy of the e-signed document with its DocuSign / Adobe Sign / OneTrust audit trail, sealed as matching the digital original verified by SHA-256 hash.
Do you issue a VAT tax invoice for the notary fee?
Yes — a full 7% VAT tax invoice and receipt in personal or company name are emailed the same day, ready for corporate expense reimbursement and tax deduction.
Are there bundle prices for multiple notarisations?
Yes — 5 docs for THB 6,500, 10 for THB 11,000, 20 for THB 19,000, including the Lawyers Council seal and 300-dpi PDF copies. Ideal for companies and families filing visas together.
What seal colour signals a valid Thai notary?
Only a red-and-gold seal with the attorney's signature, Notarial Services Attorney licence number and QR verification is authentic under Thai Lawyers Council rules.
How does a Thai notary differ from a consular notary at an embassy?
Thai notaries act on behalf of the Thai Lawyers Council; consular notaries act on behalf of the embassy's own state. They aren't interchangeable — pick whichever the receiving authority specifies.
Can you help me get an apostille for a Hague-member country?
Thailand isn't a Hague member, so no apostille exists. We substitute Notary → MFA → Embassy, which Hague countries accept when the chain of legalisation is annotated.
Do you handle document courier for the whole chain?
Yes — DHL, FedEx, Kerry and EMS with live tracking. Domestic dispatch from THB 200 and international from THB 950, with document insurance up to THB 20,000.
Can you notarise translations in languages other than English?
We support Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Vietnamese translations, all sworn in-house, with the notary certifying the translator's signature for onward submission anywhere.
Can you notarise a Life Certificate for overseas pensioners?
Yes — Life Certificates in the templates of Centrelink, SSA, JP Pension, DWP and PBGF are notarised with the pensioner's photograph and passport. Mobile service is available at home or hospital.
Do you assist with intercountry adoption notarisation?
Yes — home study reports, birth-parent consents, income letters and adopting-family POAs are notarised and routed to DSDW and the destination embassy, in line with the Hague Adoption Convention.
Can you notarise overseas tender / bid documents?
Yes — bid bonds, company profiles, financial capacity statements, ISO certificates and local-agent POAs are notarised as a complete tender pack for Middle-East, African and South-Asian bids, plus MOFAIC / MOFA at destination.
Can Thai court judgments be notarised for enforcement abroad?
Yes — copies of judgments, orders and exemplifications are notarised with certified translations and taken through Notary → MFA → Embassy, ready for recognition and enforcement in the foreign court under comity.
Can you notarise a startup Investor Rights Agreement?
Yes — IRA, SHA, SAFE and convertible notes are notarised with board/shareholder resolutions, the latest cap table and a local-nominee POA, ready for investors in Delaware, Singapore or the Caymans.
