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: Malaysia · MFA + Embassy
Certified Translation by Notary Public for Use in Malaysia
Performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarization + MFA + Embassy of Malaysia legalization completed in 3–5 business days — From THB 1,500
Clients who need Certified Translation by Notary Public for use in Malaysia can complete the entire chain with Thai Notary Law & Service Co., Ltd. — via the three-tier legalization chain: notarization by a registered attorney + MFA Department of Consular Affairs + Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok (สถานทูตมาเลเซีย), completed in 5–14 business days. Starting at THB 1,500, handled by a team that processes more than 1,000 documents bound for Malaysia every year.
Common uses in Malaysia: Employment Pass · MM2H residency · Marriage registration · JPN birth filings
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Total turnaround
5–14 business days
Starting from
THB 1,500
Legalization route
Legalization
DHL / EMS to Malaysia
~THB 1,200
Why clients shipping to Malaysia choose Thai Notary
Attorneys registered on the Lawyers Council Notarial Services Attorney list — the MFA and Embassy of Malaysia can verify our signatures against the official register.
End-to-end service across notarization + translation + MFA + Embassy of Malaysia — clients do not have to travel.
Over 1,000 documents per year successfully delivered to Malaysia — we know the exact formats receiving authorities accept.
In-house certified translation in every language, including the official language(s) of Malaysia.
Direct DHL / EMS dispatch to Malaysia from approximately THB 1,200 per set.
Service overview for this area
"Certified Translation by Notary Public for use in Malaysia" by Thai Notary Law & Service (Thai Notarial officer) — 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 Malaysia, covering every category the receiving authorities recognize, including Employment Pass · MM2H residency · Marriage registration · JPN birth filings. For Malaysia, the recognition route is a two-tier legalization chain at the MFA followed by the Consular post of Malaysia in Bangkok (สถานทูตมาเลเซีย, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn). Offering starts at THB 1,500 per document set, with end-to-end turnaround of 5–14 business days depending on the consulate schedule. Thai Notary manages the entire chain — notarization by a registered Thai attorney → certified certified translation (Translator Affidavit) → MFA → embassy → international courier to Malaysia via DHL or EMS — so clients never have to travel between government offices.
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Why Thai documents bound for Malaysia must first pass a Thai Notary Public
Malaysia is one of the most frequent destinations for documents notarized at Thai Notary. Any Thai-issued instrument used officially in Malaysia 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 Notarial officer 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 Consulate of Malaysia 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 Certified Translation by Notary Public use-case bound for Malaysia, the records we notarize most often are Employment Pass · MM2H residency · Marriage registration · JPN birth filings. Our team has processed more than one thousand documents per year destined for Malaysia and is familiar with the exact format the receiving authorities expect, keeping the rejection rate below 0.5%.
Six Certified Translation by Notary Public document types most commonly sent to Malaysia
Based on Thai Notary's internal caseload, the six document types most frequently notarized for Malaysia are: (1) Specimen Signature of Directors; (2) Affidavit of Residence; (3) Power of Attorney; (4) Patent Assignment Agreement; (5) Trademark Assignment Agreement; (6) Patent Assignment Agreement.
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 notary public then attests.
Thai Notary maintains a library of over 50 sample documents previously accepted by Malaysia 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 Malaysia
Malaysia is not yet a party to the Hague Apostille Convention (non-Hague jurisdiction), so the full three-step legalization chain remains in force:
Step 1 — Notary Public at Thai Notary: a Notarial Services Attorney executes the notarization either at our Lat Phrao 95 office or at the client's location. Time required: 30–60 minutes.
Step 2 — MFA authentication, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana: Thai Notarial officer's runner team files the document at the MFA (1-day express or 2-day standard). The MFA verifies the attorney's signature against its register and stamps its own authentication.
Step 3 — Diplomatic mission of Malaysia (สถานทูตมาเลเซีย, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn): Thai Notary presents the MFA-authenticated document at the diplomatic mission. Processing time is 3–5 business days; fees follow each mission's published schedule. Some embassies require advance appointments, others accept walk-ins — our team handles whichever protocol applies.
Total wall time: 5–14 enterprise days, depending on the embassy's calendar. Typical end-to-end cost: THB 5,000–9,000 per record set.
Real engagements Thai Notary has handled for Malaysia
Case 1 — Heirs to an estate located in Malaysia need a notarized Power of Attorney authorizing a local attorney to administer the probate proceedings on their behalf. Thai Notary prepared the documents in the format required by the receiving authority, coordinated the consulate and MFA queues, and delivered the legalized set within seven business days.
Case 2 — Heirs to an estate located in Malaysia need a notarized Power of Attorney authorizing a local attorney to administer the probate proceedings on their behalf. Thai Notary issued the underlying affidavit, prepared the certified translation with a Translator Affidavit in the format Malaysia requires, and delivered the package in time for the client's departure date.
Case 3 — A Thai family joining their spouse in Malaysia requires a notarized Parental Consent for Minor Travel and a translated marriage certificate accepted by Malaysia authorities. Thai Notarial officer's corporate team advised on board-resolution drafting, specimen-signature procedures and prepared the full corporate notarization bundle accepted by the registrar in Malaysia.
Case 4 — Heirs to an estate located in Malaysia need a notarized Power of Attorney authorizing a local attorney to administer the probate proceedings on their behalf. Real-time status updates were issued by LINE/WhatsApp at every milestone — notarization, MFA, consulate, dispatch — so the client never had to chase progress by phone.
Transparent pricing for Certified Translation by Notary Public bound for Malaysia
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).
• Diplomatic mission of Malaysia legalization — per the consulate's tariff (typically THB 800–3,000 per paperwork); Thai Notarial officer charges a per-trip runner fee from THB 500.
• Return delivery to the client or onward shipment to Malaysia — EMS within Thailand from THB 100; DHL International to Malaysia 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 Malaysia
Documents already authenticated by the MFA must be presented at the สถานทูตมาเลเซีย, located in South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok. The consular post's standard processing time is 3–5 business days. Thai Notary's runner team is familiar with each Bangkok diplomatic mission's protocols — walk-in versus appointment-only, fee schedules, accepted document formats — which materially reduces the chance of rejection on minor format issues.
Clients outside Bangkok do not need to travel: send the originals to our Lat Phrao 95 office by EMS or Kerry and Thai Notary executes the notarization, MFA filing, embassy legalization and final dispatch — either back to the client or onward to Malaysia by DHL International.
Six tips to get Certified Translation by Notary Public accepted in Malaysia on the first try
1) Provide a passport bio-page copy for every signer — the Malaysia consulate 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 in-language 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 consular post schedules slow down around Thai public holidays as well as Malaysia national holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What steps does a Thai notarized document need before it can be used in Malaysia?
Malaysia is not yet a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so the document must complete the full three-step legalization chain: (1) notarization by a registered Thai Notarial Services Attorney, (2) authentication by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA, Chaeng Watthana), and (3) legalization at the Diplomatic mission of Malaysia in Bangkok. Thai Notary handles all three steps end-to-end.
What is the typical total cost for a notarized package destined for Malaysia?
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 diplomatic mission legalization fees vary by mission (typically THB 800–3,000 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 Malaysia?
Notarization 1 day, MFA authentication 1–2 business days, then Malaysia consular post legalization according to that mission's schedule (typically 3–10 enterprise days). Total runway: 5–14 business days. Thai Notary runs the consulate queue on your behalf so you do not have to travel.
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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia consular post 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 Malaysia?
English is typically the broadest-accepted target language. Some agencies in Malaysia may additionally require a translation into the local language — Thai Notary's in-house official rendering desk advises based on the receiving authority.
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Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
What specialized attestation workflows apply to foreign aerospace maintenance engineering licenses?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What specialized attestation workflows apply to foreign aerospace maintenance engineering licenses?" — 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).
Do VAT registration certificates (Por Por 20) and corporate balance sheets require Revenue Department stamps prior to MFA?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "Do VAT registration certificates (Por Por 20) and corporate balance sheets require Revenue Department stamps prior to MFA?" — 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.
Can a Thai Notary Public issue an Affidavit of Identity?
Notary Public
Short answer to "Can a Thai Notary Public issue an Affidavit of Identity?" — You must sign in front of the attorney with your original passport; the attorney affixes the notarial seal, signature, register number and date so the document is accepted abroad. The notarised document remains valid indefinitely, but consulates and banks abroad usually accept it only within 3–6 months of issuance. Walk-in and mobile-notary appointments both available — call 094-895-8999 to confirm a slot.
What consular steps govern foreign atmospheric research and climate change monitoring deeds?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What consular steps govern foreign atmospheric research and climate change monitoring deeds?" — 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.
Are foreign documents mandatory for securing a Thai Non-B Visa?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "Are foreign documents mandatory for securing a Thai Non-B Visa?" — 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. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
What is the standard processing timeframe for legalizing foreign documents at the Thai MFA?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "What is the standard processing timeframe for legalizing foreign documents at the Thai MFA?" — 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.
How to get an affidavit notarized by a Thai lawyer?
Notary Public
Per the Lawyers Council of Thailand's Notarial Services rules to "How to get an affidavit notarized by a Thai lawyer?" — Standard turnaround is 1 business day; same-day service is available by appointment for straightforward files. You must sign in front of the attorney with your original passport; the attorney affixes the notarial seal, signature, register number and date so the document is accepted abroad. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
What are the correct procedures for obtaining authentication at a Royal Thai Embassy abroad?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "What are the correct procedures for obtaining authentication at a Royal Thai Embassy abroad?" — 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.
