No need to fly back to Thailand
Power of Attorney + passport notarized in the client's resident country.
Criminal Record & Police Clearance
Background + Translation + Legalization (Thais abroad)
Online service worldwide
Notarial Services Attorney · registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand · DBD 0405565001923DBD 0405565001923
Starting fee
Ask our team
per document
Turnaround
1–3 days
business
Languages
60+
language pairs
Coverage
77
provinces + global
Service for Thais living abroad — we obtain the Thai criminal record on your behalf, translate it, legalize at MFA and the embassy, then ship internationally.
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Background + Translation + Legalization (Thais abroad)
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Definition: Service for Thais living abroad — we obtain the Thai criminal record on your behalf, translate it, legalize at MFA and the embassy, then ship internationally.
Key facts
- Starting fee:
- Ask our team
- Turnaround:
- 1–3 days
- Languages:
- 60+
- Coverage:
- 77
Authoritative references
Who uses this service
Individuals
People who need personal documents for transactions in Thailand or abroad.
Students
Studying overseas, applying for student visas, or credential evaluation.
Businesses
Companies needing corporate documents for cross-border transactions.
Foreigners in Thailand
Living, working, studying or marrying in Thailand.
How it works
- 1
Send docs & get quote
Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.
- 2
Confirm price & ETA
We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.
- 3
50% deposit
Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.
- 4
Process & daily updates
We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).
- 5
Receive originals
Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking number.
How we compare
| Item | Thai Notary Law & Service | Do-it-yourself | Generic agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 1–3 days | 2–4 weeks | 5–10 days |
| Rejection risk | <1% | 30–40% | 10–15% |
| Written scope & timeline upfront | Yes | — | Sometimes |
| Real licensed attorney | Yes (DBD-verified) | — | Varies |
| Languages spoken | TH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DE | — | TH/EN |
Common use cases
- Clients in USA, UK, EU, Australia, Middle East
Before you book
- Passport or Thai ID of the applicant
- Clear, readable original documents (all pages)
- Destination details: country / authority / purpose of use
Areas we serve
Bangkok Metropolitan
Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Phaya Thai, Lat Phrao, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan
Central & East
Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, EEC
Northern
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun
Southern
Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Trang, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ranong, Chumphon
Northeast (Isan)
Khon Kaen, Korat, Udon Thani, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Roi Et, Nong Khai
International
USA · UK · EU · Australia · NZ · Canada · Japan · China · Korea · Singapore · UAE · Saudi
How the work runs and the documents you need first
We are both the filing team and your advisers, with 15+ years of combined experience. We map the document route and confirm the realistic steps for your case before any work starts.
Working steps
1. Confirm what the destination requires
Check whether the certificate must be in English, mention the destination, or carry legalisation.
Handled by: Applicant + our team · Typical time: Same day
2. Take fingerprints locally
Prints are taken at a police station, authorised provider or Thai embassy with proper attestation.
Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: 1–2 weeks depending on local appointments
3. Certify the power of attorney
The POA is certified so a representative can file with the Royal Thai Police.
Handled by: Thai embassy or notary + legalisation · Typical time: 1–2 weeks
4. Courier the pack to Thailand and file
Documents are couriered and filed with the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok.
Handled by: Representative · Typical time: 3–7 business days including transit
5. Collect, legalise and dispatch
The certificate is collected, legalised at the Department of Consular Affairs and any embassy if required, then couriered abroad.
Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 1–3 weeks
Overall timeframe: Typically 4–10 weeks in total, with international courier time and fingerprint appointment availability being the main variables.
Documents to prepare first
Fingerprint card taken overseas
Must show clear rolled prints, and be signed and stamped by the taking officer or authority
Passport copy, and Thai ID card copy where available
Signed by the applicant as a certified copy
House registration copy where available
Helps verify identity against Thai records
Power of attorney to a representative in Thailand
Usually needs certification at the Thai embassy or a notarial certification plus legalisation
Purpose and destination letter
Some destinations require the certificate to state the purpose or the receiving country
Advisory tips
- Ask the destination whether it accepts prints taken by a local police force before booking
- Smudged fingerprints are the top cause of rework — insist on a careful rolled set
- Order two originals if two authorities each need to keep one
Why files get rejected
- Processing times published by the Royal Thai Police are indicative and can shift
- Certificates have a limited acceptance window abroad, often 3–6 months
- Names must match the passport exactly; differences require supporting evidence of the name change
Read the full preparation guide · Talk to our attorneys — 094-895-8999 · LINE @Thainotary
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Authoritative Sources
- Police Clearance Certificate service — Royal Thai Police — Police Clearance Service Center
- Criminal Record Verification Process — Royal Thai Police
Information current as of July 2026 · Reviewed by our editorial team together with a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand · Procedures, fees, timelines and acceptance remain at the discretion of the receiving authority; please confirm with that authority before filing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does processing take?
Standard documents are ready in 1–3 business days. Embassy or MFA legalization takes 5–15 business days depending on destination.
Can clients outside Bangkok or abroad use this?
Yes — we ship nationwide and worldwide via Kerry/EMS/DHL/FedEx. Identity may be verified via video call where law permits.
What does the fee include?
Includes attorney/translator fee, government fees where stated, and domestic delivery. International courier and embassy/MFA fees billed separately at cost.
How to reach you urgently?
Call 094-895-8999 or LINE @Thainotary daily 09:00–21:00 — replies within 1 working hour.
Verified license
DBD 0405565001923
Available
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Coverage
77 provinces + worldwide
Get a quote within 1 hour
Free consultation. No hidden fees. If a document is rejected due to our error, we redo it at no extra charge.
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
Are there express fast-track processing protocols available for commercial airline pilots and flight personnel?
Police clearance
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Are there express fast-track processing protocols available for commercial airline pilots and flight personnel?" — If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateIs there an extra surcharge for utilizing digital live-scan fingerprinting at the Pathumwan Criminal Records Division?
Police clearance
Short answer to "Is there an extra surcharge for utilizing digital live-scan fingerprinting at the Pathumwan Criminal Records Division?" — If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateDo foreigners holding a Non-B Visa and a physical Thai Work Permit need to submit their work permit book?
Police clearance
Per Royal Thai Police CRD (Criminal Records Division) to "Do foreigners holding a Non-B Visa and a physical Thai Work Permit need to submit their work permit book?" — The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateAre Thai police clearance certificates printed in a bilingual format (Thai and English simultaneously)?
Police clearance
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Are Thai police clearance certificates printed in a bilingual format (Thai and English simultaneously)?" — The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateDo minors under the age of 18 require a Thai police clearance certificate for international relocation?
Police clearance
Practitioner's view to "Do minors under the age of 18 require a Thai police clearance certificate for international relocation?" — The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateDoes the Thai Criminal Records Division open on weekends or public holidays?
Police clearance
Practitioner's view to "Does the Thai Criminal Records Division open on weekends or public holidays?" — The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateWhat extra documentation is needed for Chinese citizens applying for a Thai police clearance?
Police clearance
How we handle this in practice to "What extra documentation is needed for Chinese citizens applying for a Thai police clearance?" — We offer nationwide Mobile Fingerprinting (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai) so you never need to visit the CRD in person — the entire process can be done by Power of Attorney. The certificate is valid for 3–6 months depending on the receiving authority. We can courier the sealed original via DHL/EMS worldwide with door-to-door tracking. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Related service: Police clearance certificateDoes the Royal Thai Police headquarters offer a direct postal return service for completed clearance certificates?
Police clearance
How we handle this in practice to "Does the Royal Thai Police headquarters offer a direct postal return service for completed clearance certificates?" — If you are outside Thailand, take your fingerprints at any local police station or Royal Thai Embassy on form FD-258 or Thai form Tor.Tor.14, mail the originals to us, and we submit them to CRD the next business day. The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok, accepted by Australian Home Affairs, USCIS/NVC, UKVI, IRCC (Canada), all Schengen embassies, and by AHPRA / Engineers Australia / VETASSESS / CPA Australia when a good-character check is required. Send a photo of your passport to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule fingerprinting within 15 minutes.
Related service: Police clearance certificateKey facts at a glance — Thai Police Clearance Certificate
- Indicative price
- –15,000 depending on service tier and urgency
- Turnaround
- Typically 10–20 business days, subject to Royal Thai Police queue
- What you receive
- Original Royal Thai Police certificate, with optional translation and MFA legalization
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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