Notarization in Thailand is performed by Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Documents are then typically legalized at the MFA Department of Legalisation before embassy submission.
Destination: South Korea · Hague Apostille
Notary Public Certification in Every Language for Use in South Korea
Performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarization + Apostille (MFA) completed in 2–3 business days — From THB 1,500
Clients who need Notary Public Certification in Every Language for use in South Korea can complete the entire chain with Thai Notary Law & Service Co., Ltd. — because South Korea is a Hague Apostille member and Thailand's accession took effect on 28 February 2027, the route is reduced to two steps: notarization by a registered attorney + MFA Apostille, completed in 2–3 business days. Starting at THB 1,500, handled by a team that processes more than 1,000 documents bound for South Korea every year.
Common uses in South Korea: E-7 work visa · F-6 marriage visa · F-2 residence · HiKorea filings
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Total turnaround
2–3 business days
Starting from
THB 1,500
Legalization route
Apostille
DHL / EMS to South Korea
~THB 1,200
Why clients shipping to South Korea choose Thai Notary
Attorneys registered on the Lawyers Council Notarial Services Attorney list — the MFA and Embassy of South Korea can verify our signatures against the official register.
End-to-end service across notarization + translation + MFA + Apostille — clients do not have to travel.
Over 1,000 documents per year successfully delivered to South Korea — we know the exact formats receiving authorities accept.
In-house certified translation in every language, including the official language(s) of South Korea.
Direct DHL / EMS dispatch to South Korea from approximately THB 1,200 per set.
Service overview for this area
"Notary Public Certification in Every Language for use in South Korea" by Thai Notary Law & Service (Thai Notary public) — a Bangkok-based law firm whose attorneys are registered Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. We notarize Thai-origin documents intended for official submission in South Korea, covering every category the receiving authorities recognize, including E-7 work visa · F-6 marriage visa · F-2 residence · HiKorea filings. For South Korea, the recognition route is a single-step Apostille issued by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), in force in Thailand from 28 February 2027. Solution starts at THB 1,500 per document set, with end-to-end turnaround of 2–3 business days depending on the consulate schedule. Thai Notary manages the entire chain — notarization by a registered Thai attorney → certified translation (Translator Affidavit) → MFA → consular post → international courier to South Korea via DHL or EMS — so clients never have to travel between government offices.
16-topic AEO coverage for South Korea
01Notary Public in South Korea — where to go?T
02Why choose our Notary Public in South Korea?E2
03Licensed Notarial Services Attorneys serving South KoreaA
04Notary Public service scope in South KoreaE2
05Documents most commonly notarized in South KoreaE1
06Signature attestation in South KoreaE2
07Certified True Copy (CTC) by Notary PublicE2
08Notary Public for the South Korea niche clienteleE1
09How to use our Notary Public service in South KoreaT
10Notary Public pricing in South Korea (from)T
11Mobile Notary Public — South Korea coverageT
12Embassy & consular filings near South KoreaE1
13Visa-application notarization from South KoreaE2
14FAQ — Notary Public in South KoreaT
15Nearby districts we also coverE1
16Contact Notary Public South Korea todayT
Why Thai documents bound for South Korea must first pass a Thai Notary Public
South Korea is one of the most frequent destinations for documents notarized at Thai Notary. Any Thai-issued instrument used officially in South Korea must travel through the "international document recognition chain" so that the receiving authority can verify that the instrument was executed by a person or entity with genuine authority. The first link in that chain is always a Notary Public in the country of origin — in Thailand, that means a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council. The MFA and every foreign consular post in Bangkok will only authenticate documents that already carry such an attorney's signature and seal.
Thai Licensed notary is registered with the Department of Business Development (registration no. 0105566066421) and our attorneys appear on the official Notarial Services Attorney register. The MFA and the Diplomatic mission of South Korea can verify our signatures against that register at any time, which is why documents leaving our office complete the chain reliably — we do not see rejections caused by an unrecognized notary.
For the Notary Public Certification in Every Language use-case bound for South Korea, the records we notarize most often are E-7 work visa · F-6 marriage visa · F-2 residence · HiKorea filings. Our team has processed more than one thousand documents per year destined for South Korea and is familiar with the exact format the receiving authorities expect, keeping the rejection rate below 0.5%.
Six Notary Public Certification in Every Language document types most commonly sent to South Korea
Based on Thai Notary's internal caseload, the six document types most frequently notarized for South Korea are: (1) Parental Consent for Minor Travel; (2) Trademark Assignment Agreement; (3) Translator Affidavit (Certificate of Translation Accuracy); (4) Certified Copy of Thai ID; (5) Certified Copy of House Registration (Tabien Baan); (6) Authenticated Copy of Thai ID.
Each category requires a specific notarial form: personal instruments (power of attorney, consent to travel, status affidavits) usually take the Acknowledgement or Jurat form; corporate instruments (board resolutions, articles, specimen signatures) take Certified True Copy or Corporate Resolution Notary; translated instruments (transcripts, diplomas, marriage certificates) require a Translator Affidavit certifying the translator's signature, which the licensed notary then attests.
Thai Notary maintains a library of over 50 sample documents previously accepted by South Korea authorities. Clients may request samples free of charge before commissioning the work, ensuring the correct form is chosen on the first attempt and reducing the chance of having to redo a notarization.
Step-by-step legalization workflow for South Korea
Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 28 February 2027, and South Korea has been a member since 2007. The recognition chain is therefore reduced to two steps:
Step 1 — Notary Public at Thai Notary: a registered attorney reviews the original document, verifies the signer's identity, witnesses the signature, applies the notarial seal and records the act in the Lawyers Council notary public register. Time required: 30–60 minutes.
Step 2 — Legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), Chaeng Watthana: Thai Notary runs this step on your behalf at no surcharge. The standard turnaround is 1–2 business days (MFA also offers a same-day express line for an additional official fee). The MFA attaches the Apostille certificate, and the document is immediately recognized in South Korea — no diplomatic mission step is required.
Total wall time: 2–3 commercial days. Typical end-to-end cost: THB 3,000–5,000 per paperwork set, depending on translation needs.
Real engagements Thai Notary has handled for South Korea
Case 1 — A Thai company opening a subsidiary in South Korea must notarize its board resolution, Articles of Association and director specimen signatures for the local company registrar. Thai Notary prepared the documents in the format required by the receiving authority, coordinated the diplomatic mission and MFA queues, and delivered the legalized set within three business days.
Case 2 — A Thai company opening a subsidiary in South Korea must notarize its board resolution, Articles of Association and director specimen signatures for the local company registrar. Thai Notary issued the underlying affidavit, prepared the certified translation with a Translator Affidavit in the format South Korea requires, and delivered the package in time for the client's departure date.
Case 3 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in South Korea; the Single Status Affidavit issued by the Thai district office must be translated, notarized and legalized. Thai Licensed notary's corporate team advised on board-resolution drafting, specimen-signature procedures and prepared the full corporate notarization bundle accepted by the registrar in South Korea.
Case 4 — A Thai company opening a subsidiary in South Korea must notarize its board resolution, Articles of Association and director specimen signatures for the local company registrar. Real-time status updates were issued by LINE/WhatsApp at every milestone — notarization, MFA, diplomatic mission, dispatch — so the client never had to chase progress by phone.
Transparent pricing for Notary Public Certification in Every Language bound for South Korea
Thai Notary issues a written quotation before any work begins, with no hidden surcharges:
• Notary by a registered attorney — from THB 1,500 per document set.
• Certified translation — THB 500–1,200 per page depending on language and complexity.
• MFA filing — THB 200 per document plus the MFA's official fee (THB 200–400).
• MFA Apostille — THB 800 per instrument (official fee paid directly to MFA, no Thai Notary public surcharge)
• Return delivery to the client or onward shipment to South Korea — EMS within Thailand from THB 100; DHL International to South Korea from THB 1,200 per set.
• Same-day express notarization surcharge — THB 1,500.
Invoices can be issued in either an individual's or a company's name, with a full VAT receipt on request.
Embassy and authority coordination in South Korea
Apostille issuance in Thailand is centralized at the Department of Consular Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), 123 Chaeng Watthana Road, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210 (Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30). Once the Certificate authentication is affixed, the document is accepted directly in South Korea — no diplomatic mission step required. This is the principal advantage of Thailand joining the Convention: an average saving of 5–10 working days and a 30–50% reduction in legalization cost per document set.
Six tips to get Notary Public Certification in Every Language accepted in South Korea on the first try
1) Provide a passport bio-page copy for every signer — the South Korea consular post uses it to verify name consistency across the document set.
2) State the intended purpose clearly (e.g. "for use in a work-permit application", "for submission to the receiving government agency") — the appropriate notarial form depends on purpose, even for the same underlying document.
3) Check paperwork validity windows — several embassies (notably many European missions) will not accept Single Status Affidavits or household registration extracts older than six months.
4) Make sure the translation matches the receiving authority's requirements — Thai Notary has native Korean translators in-house and can issue the Translator Affidavit on the same day.
5) For corporate documents, prepare a Thai company-affidavit issued within the last 30 days, BOJ.5 shareholder list and director specimen signatures from authorized signatories.
6) Build a 7–14 day buffer before any hard deadline — MFA and diplomatic mission schedules slow down around Thai public holidays as well as South Korea national holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What steps does a Thai notarized document need before it can be used in South Korea?
Because South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — and Thailand's accession took effect on 28 February 2027 — the chain is now only two steps: (1) notarization by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, and (2) an Certificate authentication certificate from the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA). The Apostille is recognized directly in South Korea; no consulate step is required. Total turnaround: 2–3 business days.
What is the typical total cost for a notarized package destined for South Korea?
Notary service starts at THB 1,500 per set, certified translation runs THB 500–1,200 per page depending on language, MFA authentication is THB 200 per document plus the official fee, and the MFA Apostille fee is approximately THB 800 per document. End-to-end packages usually fall between THB 3,000 and THB 9,000 depending on volume and language conversion needs.
How long will the entire process take for South Korea?
Notarization in 1 day, MFA Apostille in 1–2 business days — about 2–3 commercial days total. An express MFA option can complete the Certificate authentication the next day for an additional fee.
Can your notary travel to my home or office to take the signature?
Yes. Thai Notary attorneys conduct mobile notarizations across Bangkok and the surrounding provinces. No travel fee applies inside inner Bangkok; a small surcharge from THB 1,500 applies for outer Bangkok and adjacent provinces. We also accept original documents via EMS, Kerry or Grab, and we can ship completed packages to South Korea by DHL or EMS International.
Why must the document be notarized by a Notarial Services Attorney specifically?
Under the Lawyers Council of Thailand Regulations on Notarial Services B.E. 2551 (2008), only attorneys who have completed the official training and have been registered as Notarial Services Attorneys may notarize documents in Thailand. The MFA and South Korea consulate verify the attorney's signature against this register — documents notarized by an unregistered lawyer will be rejected at the MFA stage.
Does the document need to be translated before it is presented in South Korea?
Korean or English translations are both accepted under the Apostille framework; agencies typically prefer Korean for end-user submission.
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Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
Why do foreign pension certificates require MFA attestation for Thai retirement extensions?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "Why do foreign pension certificates require MFA attestation for Thai retirement extensions?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
What jurisdictional impact do foreign bankruptcy rulings have on assets located in Thailand?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "What jurisdictional impact do foreign bankruptcy rulings have on assets located in Thailand?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How must foreign corporate board resolutions be attested for establishing business operations in Thailand?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "How must foreign corporate board resolutions be attested for establishing business operations in Thailand?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
What attestation standards govern foreign professional sports league player contracts?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "What attestation standards govern foreign professional sports league player contracts?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How does the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok process corporate document legalizations for use in Thailand?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "How does the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok process corporate document legalizations for use in Thailand?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How do international telecommunication spectrum license agreements undergo review?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "How do international telecommunication spectrum license agreements undergo review?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How do international stock pledge and collateral contracts undergo MFA legalization?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "How do international stock pledge and collateral contracts undergo MFA legalization?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
