Notary Public — All 11 Document Certification Services
Every document type required for international use — signatures, certified copies, corporate, affidavits, translations, visa packs, and every language.
Who can notarise a document in Thailand, and what can be certified?
Thailand has no common-law notary public. Instead, a Thai lawyer registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand as a notarial services attorney certifies signatures, certifies true copies, administers oaths and affirmations, and records facts observed in person, so the document can be filed with an authority or institution abroad.
- The certifying lawyer must hold a current registration and licence
- You sign in front of the lawyer with your original passport or ID card
- Some destinations also require consular and embassy legalisation afterwards
Notary Public services in Thailand are provided by ‘Notarial Services Attorneys’ licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. The receiving authority determines whether a document also needs MFA or embassy legalization. We cover 11 core notarial service groups for individuals, foreign nationals, and companies using documents abroad.
Notary Public work in Thailand is performed by Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Our legal team checks the original, signer identity, intended use, and receiving-authority rules before identifying the correct Notary, MFA, or embassy route. Service coverage extends nationwide by courier or appointment. Call 094-895-8999 or LINE @Thainotary.
Key Facts (Quotable)
- License
- Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Coverage
- Bangkok · other provinces by appointment
- Contact
- 094-895-8999 · LINE @Thainotary
- Company registration
- 0405565001923
- Pre-assessment
- Receiving authority checked
- Staffed offices
- 3
11 Notary Public service groups
The final scope and route depend on the original, signer, and receiving-authority requirements.
| Service | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Signature Authentication | Power of attorney, contracts, personal docs |
| Certified True Copy | Passport, ID, diploma |
| Corporate Documents | Affidavit of company, MOA, board resolution |
| Affidavit / Oath | Sworn statements, foreign court use |
| Certified Translation | House registry, birth/marriage cert |
| Visa Documents | US, China, Australia & other visas |
| All Languages (40+) | German, Russian, Arabic, Spanish & more |
| DBD Director Signature | Company registration at DBD |
| Person Verification | Proof of life, identity confirmation |
| Witness to Contracts | Witnessing high-value contract signings |
| Document Existence | Certify document exists on a given date |
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Does a Notary Public in Thailand have to be a lawyer?
Yes — only attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand who have completed Notarial Services Attorney training may notarize.
Will the notarized document be accepted abroad immediately?
In most cases it must also be legalized by the MFA Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassy. Apostille will apply once Thailand's accession is fully in force.
How is the service fee assessed?
The team reviews the document type, quantity, language, signer and receiving-authority requirements before confirming scope and fees.
Must I come to your office?
Most acts require signing in front of the attorney, but we offer pickup-and-delivery and on-site attorney visits across Bangkok.
How long does it take?
Timing depends on the document, whether signing before the attorney is required, and any MFA or embassy steps. It is assessed after document review.
Which website languages are available?
Core guidance is available in Thai, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German and French. Document-language support is assessed against translator and destination requirements.
- Notarial Services Attorney Regulation B.E. 2546 (2003) — Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Civil and Commercial Code — Notarization — Office of the Council of State, Thailand
- Hague Apostille Convention 1961 — Thailand accession (deposited 30 June 2026; entry into force 28 February 2027) — Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
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Notary Public in Thailand operates under the Lawyers Council Regulation on the Registration of Notarial Services Attorneys B.E. 2546 (2003) — not the US/UK notary role. Thailand's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention is being implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — verify the current status before relying on it.
How the work runs and the documents you need first
We are both the filing team and your advisers. We map the document route and confirm the realistic steps for your case before any work starts.
Working steps
1. Confirm how far the chain must go
Tell us the destination country and the receiving authority so we know whether notarisation alone is enough or the file continues to the Department of Consular Affairs and the embassy.
Handled by: Applicant + our team · Typical time: Same day
2. Prepare originals and translation
Re-issue any certificate that is older than the destination's validity window, then translate with spelling matched to the passport.
Handled by: Applicant / translator · Typical time: 1–3 business days
3. Sign in front of the notarial services attorney
The signer attends in person (or by approved video attestation where the destination accepts it) and the lawyer records the certification in the notarial register.
Handled by: Notarial services attorney · Typical time: Same day
4. Continue the legalisation chain if required
The notarised file is submitted to the Department of Consular Affairs and then, where required, to the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 2–5 business days per stage
5. Delivery
You approve a PDF proof, then the originals are couriered with tracking or collected at one of our offices.
Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 1–2 business days
Overall timeframe: Notarisation alone: usually within one business day. Notarisation plus Department of Consular Affairs legalisation: roughly 3–6 business days. Adding an embassy step depends entirely on that embassy's own queue, which can range from a few days to several weeks.
Documents to prepare first
Original ID card or passport of every signer
Must be unexpired, and the spelling must match the document being certified
The original document to be certified
For a certified true copy the original must be shown for comparison
English translation, if the destination requires one
Names must be spelled exactly as in the passport used for the application
Company affidavit issued within the last 6 months (corporate files)
Plus ID copies of the authorised directors and the company seal where used
Any form supplied by the receiving authority
Affidavits, statutory declarations or university certification forms must be signed on their own template
Advisory tips
- Ask the receiving authority in writing which certification layers they need — it prevents paying for a step that is never used
- Keep one spelling of your name across passport, translation and certificate; mismatches are the single most common rejection reason
- Scan every page before submission so you can re-file quickly if an original is retained
Why files get rejected
- A Thai notarial services attorney is not a civil-law notary; some countries ask for extra legalisation because of this
- Certification confirms the signature or copy, never the accuracy of the contents
- Certain embassies accept files only from the document holder or an authorised agent with a signed power of attorney
Read the full preparation guide · Talk to our attorneys — 094-895-8999 · LINE @Thainotary
Checks before you submit
Do not pre-sign when the receiving authority requires signing before the attorney.
Bring originals and a valid ID or passport.
Confirm whether MFA or embassy legalization follows notarisation.
Attorney-supervised
The office checks purpose, legal scope, and certification sequence before work starts. Registered company 0405565001923.
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Official sources
- สภาทนายความ — ทะเบียนทนายความผู้ทำคำรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสาร
- กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — การรับรองเอกสาร
- HCCH — Apostille Convention status table
Last reviewed: · Reviewed by Mr. Patipan, Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — view licence
Notary Public in Thailand (Notarial Services Attorney)
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Definition: A Notary Public in Thailand is an attorney registered as a 'Notarial Services Attorney' with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage, certifying signatures and documents for international use, followed by MFA legalization and destination-embassy attestation.
Key facts
- Regulator:
- Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Next step:
- MFA legalization (Consular Affairs)
- Accepted in:
- 190+ countries via embassy attestation
- Turnaround:
- 1 business day
- Fees:
- Ask our team (LINE @Thainotary)
- Provider:
- Thai Notary Law & Service Co., Ltd. (DBD 0405565001923)
Authoritative references
Business documents a Notary Public can certify, and how each one is executed
A notarial services attorney performs four acts: notarising a signature, certifying a true copy, administering an oath on an affidavit, and certifying a fact. The list below sets out who must sign, what the attorney verifies, and the step that follows before overseas use.
Corporate documents and business contracts
General and specific Power of Attorney (English text)
The grantor signs before the notarial attorney with an original ID card or passport
Identity of the signer, free will, the scope of authority granted, and name consistency with the ID
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Corporate Power of Attorney for cross-border transactions
The director named on the DBD company affidavit signs and affixes the company seal
A company affidavit issued within 6 months, the signing authority, and the seal condition
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Board of directors and annual general meeting minutes
A director or the chair of the meeting signs the minutes before the attorney
That the signer is a registered director and that the minutes match the stated agenda
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and shareholders' agreements between Thai and foreign parties
Each party signs before the attorney; corporate parties provide a company affidavit
Party identity, corporate signing authority, and the number of counterparts certified
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Share purchase agreements and share transfer instruments in a limited company
Transferor and transferee sign before the attorney with the witnesses the deed requires
Party identity and completeness of the signature blocks (the attorney does not certify the price)
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Non-disclosure and trade-secret agreements (English)
Both the disclosing and receiving parties sign before the attorney
Signer identity and the execution date shown on the document
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Independent consultant and business service agreements
Client and consultant sign before the attorney
Party identity; for foreign parties the passport number is recorded
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
International employment and hire-of-work contracts
Employer and employee sign before the attorney
Party identity and the employer's signing authority
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Franchise agreements and international commercial licensing
Franchisor and franchisee sign before the attorney
Signing authority of both parties and the schedules referenced in the agreement
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Document packs for corporate and offshore bank account opening
An authorised director presents the company affidavit, shareholder list and original IDs
Copies are certified against originals and the director's signature on the bank forms is notarised
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Signature notarization on construction and contractor agreements for foreign investors
Employer and contractor sign before the attorney
Party identity and corporate signing authority
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Signature notarization on foreign joint-venture agreements
The representative of each venture party signs before the attorney
The company affidavit of each party and the authority of each signatory
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Banking and financial documents
Business credit and facility guarantee agreements
The guarantor signs before the attorney with an original identity document
Guarantor identity and voluntary execution
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Certified copies of bank passbooks and statements for foreign individuals and companies
The account holder presents the original passbook or bank-issued statement
The copy is compared with the original; the attorney certifies conformity of the copy only
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Statements of financial standing and business liquidity
A director or business owner declares and swears the statement before the attorney
The attorney certifies that the declaration was sworn, not the accuracy of the figures
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Certified copies of the VAT certificate (Phor Phor 20) and Revenue Department documents
A director presents the original or authority-issued document
The copy is compared with the original in the attorney's presence
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Intellectual property and technology
Software and SaaS platform licence agreements
Licensor and licensee sign before the attorney
Signer identity and the exact document version presented
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Trademark, copyright and patent registration documents
The rights holder or their attorney-in-fact signs the destination IP office form
Signer identity and consistency of the applicant name with the corporate documents
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Real estate and leases
Retail, office and warehouse lease and sublease agreements
Lessor and lessee sign before the attorney
Party identity and corporate signing authority
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Power of Attorney to buy a condominium or property for foreign buyers
The foreign buyer signs before the attorney with an original passport
Grantor identity, scope of authority, and the unit details stated in the instrument
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Overseas real-estate sale agreements executed in Thailand
The party present in Thailand signs before the attorney
Signer identity and the form prescribed by the destination authority
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Personal and family documents
Certified copies of ID cards and passports (same-day)
The holder presents the original card or passport to the attorney
Copy-to-original comparison and a validity check on the document
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Parental consent letters for a child's travel or documents
Parents or legal guardians sign before the attorney with the child's birth certificate
The relationship shown in the civil-registry documents and the identity of the signers
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Affidavit of marriage and single-status declarations
The deponent signs and swears before the attorney
The attorney certifies the oath; civil status itself must come from the registry or embassy record
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Certified translations of Thai Social Security records and contribution statements
The insured person presents the original Social Security Office document
Translated by a Ministry of Justice-listed translator, then the copy and translator signature are notarised
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Documents for expats and foreign executives
Affidavit of income for visa and immigration filings
The deponent signs before the attorney with supporting income documents
The attorney certifies the oath, not the amount; the receiving authority may request evidence
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Proof of address documents for foreigners in Thailand
The applicant signs before the attorney with a lease, utility bill or TM.30 residence notification
Identity of the deponent and the supporting documents referred to in the declaration
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Certification of identity photographs for expats and foreign executives
The subject appears before the attorney with an original passport
The attorney certifies that the photograph is of the person who appeared on that date
Legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then attestation at the destination embassy
Note: a notarial certificate covers the signature, copy, oath or fact witnessed by the attorney — not the accuracy of the contract terms or accounting figures. Thailand's accession to the Apostille Convention takes effect on 28 February 2027; until then documents still require MFA legalisation and destination-embassy attestation.
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Each attorney is registered as a Notarial Services Attorney under the Lawyers Council of Thailand Regulation B.E. 2551. Documents we notarize are accepted by embassies, MFA legalization, and government agencies worldwide.
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Signature Authentication
Power of Attorney, contracts, consent letters
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Passport, ID card, transcript, statements, etc.
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Corporate Document Certification
Affidavit, BOJ.5, international business contracts
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Sworn statements and declarations for legal use
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Certified Translation by Notary
Verifying translation accuracy and translator signature
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Every embassy, every country worldwide
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Identity, photo, and proof-of-life attestation
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Witness on contracts, MOUs, wills, financial agreements
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Related service: Police clearance certificateKey facts at a glance — Notary Public certification
- Service fee
- Quoted per document set after review
- Turnaround
- Depends on document type and recipient requirements; confirmed after document review
- What you receive
- Signed and sealed by a Thai Lawyers Council–registered Notarial Services Attorney
- 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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