Notary Public · Lawyers Council of Thailand

Statutory Declaration

A declaration of facts made before a Notary, used in lieu of an oath in Common-Law jurisdictions. Performed by Notarial Services Attorneys licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Internationally accepted after MFA legalisation and destination-embassy authentication, including Hague Apostille (the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027).

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Service Fee

Quote on request

Time per Document

30 minutes

License

Lawyers Council

Coverage

Documents accepted nationwide

Licensed Notarial Services Attorneys · Lawyers Council of Thailand

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Service Process

1Submit the draft to the attorney via LINE/email for review
2Book an in-office or on-site appointment
3Attorney verifies your Thai ID / passport
4Sign and complete the notarial act in the attorney's presence
5Attorney affixes stamps, signs, seals, and records in Logbook
6Optionally forward to MFA and the destination embassy

Document Preparation

Original Thai national ID or passport
Original document + copies (per service type)
Do NOT sign in advance — signature must be in the attorney's presence
Companies: company affidavit ≤ 30 days old + company seal

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Statutory Declaration take?

Usually completed within 1 business day. Urgent requests are assessed case by case.

Is Statutory Declaration accepted overseas?

Yes, worldwide. After legalisation by Thailand's MFA Consular Department and the destination embassy. Hague Apostille is accepted in over 130 contracting parties (in force for Thailand from 28 February 2027).

How is the service charge quoted?

Our service charge is given as a written quote after staff review the documents, page count and language pair.

Can I pre-sign the document?

No. Thai law and professional ethics require the signature to be witnessed in the Notary's presence.

Do you offer mobile / on-site service?

Yes. Our attorneys travel across all 50 Bangkok districts and 5 surrounding provinces. Travel fees apply.

Legal Framework & Source of Authority

The service operates under the Lawyers Council of Thailand's 2008 regulation (and subsequent amendments) on the registration of notarial services attorneys. Only attorneys who pass the Council's training and exam are licensed; clients can verify license status through the Council's public registry.

Thailand uses a Notarial Services Attorney system instead of the western Notary Public model. A licensed attorney may certify signatures, identity, status, and copies for both domestic and international use, recognised by Thai courts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and foreign embassies.

Authority is rooted in the Civil and Commercial Code, the Lawyers Act, and the Lawyers Council's regulations — covering oath administration, true-copy certification, and negotiable-instruments protests under the Bills of Exchange Act.

International Use (Apostille / Legalisation)

from 28 February 2027, Thailand has been a contracting state of the Hague Apostille Convention (HCCH 1961). Documents issued in Thailand may now be used directly in 120+ member states with a single Apostille — no destination-embassy step required.

For non-Apostille states, the full legalisation chain applies: attorney → Thai MFA Consular Department (Chaeng Watthana / MRT Khlong Toei) → destination embassy in Bangkok.

Apostille only authenticates the official's signature/seal — not the substantive content. The document still has to comply with the destination country's law.

Common Real-World Scenarios — Statutory Declaration

Foreign nationals who need education, financial, or property documents accepted by government offices, banks, or universities back home.

Thai companies signing contracts with counterparties in China, Japan, Korea, Germany, or the United States and filing documents with foreign courts or regulators.

Cross-border families registering marriages, adoptions, or estate matters overseas.

Fees, Turnaround & Required Documents

Our service charge is given as a written quote after staff review the documents; it depends on page count, number of signers and complexity. Timing is confirmed after review and appointment booking.

Adding MFA legalisation adds the Department of Consular Affairs' official fee, charged per stamp (THB 200 normal / THB 400 express) at the rate published on the filing date; processing time follows the department's queue.

Risks & What to Avoid

Avoid providers who claim to be 'Notary Public' without a Lawyers Council license — documents certified by an unauthorised person are rejected by the MFA and embassies on sight.

Do not pre-sign the document. Professional ethics require the signature to occur in the attorney's presence.

How to Choose the Right Notarial Services Attorney

Verify the attorney's license number against the Lawyers Council registry, check experience with the target jurisdiction (CN/JP/KR/EU/US), and confirm availability for on-site service across Bangkok and upcountry provinces.

Book an Appointment

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Authoritative Sources

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)

Information current as of July 2026 · Reviewed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand · Procedures, timelines and acceptance remain at the discretion of the receiving authority; please confirm with that authority before filing.

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Key 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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