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Government Document Translation

House registration, ID, birth certificate, etc.

4.9/5 · 6,168+ reviewsDBD 0405565001923
Starting price
THB 500
per A4 page
Turnaround
1–3 days
24h rush available
Target languages
60+
EN/ZH/JA/KO/DE/FR/ES/AR…
Accepted by
MFA+Embassy
every country
Direct answer
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Translation of Thai government documents for overseas use — covering every authority including DOPA, civil registries, districts, MoE, MoPH, MoL, and the Royal Thai Police. Translated by certified translators, certified by a Notary Public attorney, and ready for the full MFA + destination-embassy chain. From THB 500/page, delivered in 1–3 business days, accepted worldwide.

Translation of Thai government documents for overseas use. Covers Department of Provincial Administration, civil registries, districts, MoE, and every government agency. Certified for MFA and embassy submission.

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Government Document Translation

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Definition: Translation of Thai government documents for overseas use. Covers Department of Provincial Administration, civil registries, districts, MoE, and every government agency. Certified for MFA and embassy submission.

Key facts

Starting price:
THB 500
Turnaround:
1–3 days
Target languages:
60+
Accepted by:
MFA+Embassy

Who uses this service

Visa & residency applicants

Partner, student, skilled migrant and PR — every country requires translated and certified Thai documents.

Marrying abroad

Single-status, divorce records, house registration, ID — to the destination registrar's spec.

Heirs & overseas property

Death certificates, marriage records, wills — for foreign courts and authorities.

Thai businesses going abroad

Company affidavits, BOJ.5, VAT cert., audited financials from DBD.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send docs & get quote

    Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.

  2. 2

    Confirm price & ETA

    We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.

  3. 3

    50% deposit

    Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.

  4. 4

    Process & daily updates

    We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).

  5. 5

    Receive originals

    Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking number.

Thai government documents requiring translation for overseas use

Every Thai government document is issued in Thai. To be valid abroad — visas, study, marriage, inheritance, court submissions — three steps are mandatory: (1) translation by a qualified translator, (2) certification by a Notarial Services Attorney, (3) MFA + destination-embassy legalization.

Categories: civil registration (birth, death, house registration, ID, marriage/divorce, name-change, single-status Kor.Ror.2/3); education (transcripts, degrees, credential evaluations); labour (employment letters, social-security records, professional licenses); medical (Medical Council–certified licenses); criminal (Royal Thai Police PCC); and business (DBD company affidavits, BOJ.5, VAT cert., audited financials).

Often-missed point: every English name on a translation must match the passport exactly — one wrong letter and the destination authority will reject it. We check name spelling three times before certifying.

Why a Notary-licensed law office is required

The MFA and every embassy require Notarial Certification by a Lawyers-Council-registered Thai attorney. The Notary seal is the legal proof the translation is faithful — without it, MFA rejects on arrival.

Courts in Germany, France, and Italy require a destination-country sworn translator. We coordinate partner sworn translators end-to-end.

Target languages and specialty fields

60+ languages: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Hebrew, Hindi, Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Burmese, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog.

Specialty: medical (ICD-10/SNOMED), legal (Black's Law), engineering (ANZSCO/NOC), finance (IFRS/Thai GAAP), education (WES/IQAS/NZQA/UK ENIC) — translations pass without reassessment.

Full pipeline from Thai original to accepted overseas document

Step 1 — verify the original is issued by the proper authority with full seals and is current. If too old, we re-issue from the district office same-day.

Step 2 — translate, double-review, and lay it out to mirror the original so end-authorities can match it easily.

Step 3 — certified by our Notarial Services Attorney with red seal, signature, and Lawyers-Council registration number — verifiable online.

Step 4 — MFA at Chaeng Watthana — 2 days standard or 1-day Express via our premium channel.

Step 5 — file at the destination embassy. We hold standing slots and know each embassy's quirks — first-pass acceptance.

Real client case studies

Case 1 — Khun Napha, Australian Partner Visa 309: birth cert, house reg, ID, divorce record (4 docs) NAATI + Notary + MFA — done in 5 business days, in time for VFS.

Case 2 — Mr. Hans (German) registering Thai marriage at the Munich Standesamt: sworn DE + MFA + German embassy — 12 business days end-to-end.

Case 3 — Company XYZ, Singapore branch: company affidavit + BOJ.5 + financials EN + MFA + Singapore embassy — 4 business days, couriered to Singapore counsel.

Service in Bangkok Yai — verified local context

Local context for Bangkok Yai clients using Government Document Translation:. postcode 10600. region: Bangkok Metropolitan. reference address: Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok. We deliver to Bangkok Yai via Messenger, Grab, Lalamove, Kerry, and EMS — door-to-door from THB 80 within a 10 km radius. Files received before 11:00 are returned the same business day for non-MFA scopes; full legalization chains complete in 2–3 business days..

How we compare

ItemThai Notary Law & ServiceDo-it-yourselfGeneric agency
Turnaround1–3 days2–4 weeks5–10 days
Rejection risk<1%30–40%10–15%
Money-back guaranteeYesSometimes
Real licensed attorneyYes (DBD-verified)Varies
Languages spokenTH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DETH/EN

Pricing breakdown

  • House reg / ID / birth / death certper pageTHB 500–700
  • Marriage / divorce / name-changeTHB 600–900
  • Single-status / Thai-nationality certTHB 800–1,200
  • Transcript / degreeTHB 1,200–1,800
  • Company affidavit / BOJ.5 / VAT certTHB 900–1,500
  • Add Notary certification+THB 1,500
  • MFA legalizationfee included+THB 2,500
  • Specialty languages+30–60%
  • 24h rush+50%

Common use cases

  • Australia Partner Visa — house reg + ID + divorce
  • Marriage in Germany — single-status + birth cert
  • USA inheritance — death cert + marriage + will
  • Singapore branch — BOJ.5 + financials
  • UK study — transcript + degree + credential evaluation

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are old government documents accepted?

Destinations usually require ≤3–6 months. Older docs we re-issue from the district same-day for THB 20–100.

Skip Notary and go straight to MFA?

No — MFA only accepts translations bearing a Lawyers-Council-registered Thai Notary's seal.

I'm overseas — how do you ship?

DHL Express worldwide in 2–3 days, THB 1,500–2,500 with a certificate of authenticity.

Specialty languages pricing?

DE/FR/ES/AR/RU/JA/KO add 30–60%; rare languages (HE/HI/FA/MY) add 80–120%. Quoted before start.

Name on doc differs from passport?

Obtain a name-change cert listing both aliases, then translate and certify together. We handle it end-to-end.

Is 24h rush real?

Yes for ≤5 pages submitted by 09:00 on a business day, +50% — Notary included; MFA/embassy added separately.

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.

How do cross-border translation and legalization services operate in Nong Khai?

Certified translation

Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How do cross-border translation and legalization services operate in Nong Khai?" — Inbound chain for foreign documents: notarisation or Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (non-Apostille states only) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts accept the file. Multi-language certified translation for use in Thailand runs in three layers: translation by a native/MFA-recognised translator, a certificate of accuracy sealed by the translation company or a Notary Public lawyer, then MFA legalisation of that translation. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Embassy legalisation

Where is the best agency for English-to-Thai certified translations with official stamps?

Certified translation

Quick summary for expats, HR teams and law firms to "Where is the best agency for English-to-Thai certified translations with official stamps?" — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force on 28 February 2027, so outbound documents to member states need one Apostille from MFA instead of a destination-embassy step, except for states that objected to the accession. We cover English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Lao, Khmer, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Eastern European languages. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.

Related service: All-language translation

What maritime rules govern deep-sea port management agreement translations?

Certified translation

Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What maritime rules govern deep-sea port management agreement translations?" — Inbound chain for foreign documents: notarisation or Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (non-Apostille states only) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts accept the file. Multi-language certified translation for use in Thailand runs in three layers: translation by a native/MFA-recognised translator, a certificate of accuracy sealed by the translation company or a Notary Public lawyer, then MFA legalisation of that translation. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Embassy legalisation

Can a Thai Notary Public certify trademark and patent registration documents?

Notary Public

Practitioner's view to "Can a Thai Notary Public certify trademark and patent registration documents?" — Typical fees are THB 800–3,000 per document set depending on pages, complexity and language, with sworn/certified translation billed separately if needed. In Thailand notarial services are performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — the document is then eligible for MFA legalization or Apostille (entering into force on 28 February 2027) before use overseas. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).

Related service: IP registration

Is a NAATI translation strictly required for a Thai Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage?

NAATI translation

Per NAATI (Australia) certified-translator rules to "Is a NAATI translation strictly required for a Thai Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage?" — Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Fee band is THB 1,300–2,500 per page depending on length and complexity; standard turnaround is 5–7 business days, with 48-hour urgent service available at the top of the band. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).

Related service: NAATI translation

How to notarize a Power of Attorney to collect a foreign pension?

Notary Public

How we handle this in practice to "How to notarize a Power of Attorney to collect a foreign pension?" — The notarised document remains valid indefinitely, but consulates and banks abroad usually accept it only within 3–6 months of issuance. Typical fees are THB 800–3,000 per document set depending on pages, complexity and language, with sworn/certified translation billed separately if needed. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.

Related service: Notary Public Thailand

What documents need NAATI translation for an Australian Visitor Visa application for senior Thai citizens (over 60)?

NAATI translation

Practitioner's view to "What documents need NAATI translation for an Australian Visitor Visa application for senior Thai citizens (over 60)?" — We deliver the digitally-signed PDF (with the NAATI stamp and QR verification link) via email/LINE first, then dispatch the hardcopy on our official letterhead via EMS to Thailand or worldwide. The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.

Related service: NAATI translation

What IP rules govern Thai intellectual property copyright registration translations?

Certified translation

Short answer to "What IP rules govern Thai intellectual property copyright registration translations?" — Inbound chain for foreign documents: notarisation or Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (non-Apostille states only) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts accept the file. Multi-language certified translation for use in Thailand runs in three layers: translation by a native/MFA-recognised translator, a certificate of accuracy sealed by the translation company or a Notary Public lawyer, then MFA legalisation of that translation. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.

Related service: All-language translation

Key facts at a glanceCertified translation (all languages)

Indicative price
From THB 500–1,500 per page by language pair and complexity
Turnaround
1–3 business days for a standard document set
What you receive
Translation with a certificate of accuracy, accepted for MFA and embassy filing
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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