Thai government fees payable to the authorities (separate from our service fees)
This table lists fees charged directly by Thai government agencies — Department of Consular Affairs legalization stamps, Royal Thai Police clearance certificates, and Revenue Code stamp duty. Every line cites the issuing authority, and every figure is kept strictly separate from our own professional service fees.
Rates last verified: 2026-07-31
document (per legalization stamp)
Charging authority: Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Standard rate
฿200
Express rate
฿400
Typical government turnaround: 2 working days standard / 1 working day express
Source: https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/legalizationcertificate (Thai)
Charging authority: Criminal Records Division, Royal Thai Police
Standard rate
฿100
Express rate
No express rate
Typical government turnaround: typically 7–15 working days, subject to agency workload
Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/certificate (English)
Charging authority: Criminal Records Division, Royal Thai Police
Standard rate
฿200
Express rate
No express rate
Typical government turnaround: typically 7–15 working days, subject to agency workload
Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/power of attorney (single act)
Charging authority: Revenue Department (stamp duty, Revenue Code)
Standard rate
฿10
Express rate
No express rate
Typical government turnaround: paid when the document is executed
Source: https://www.rd.go.th/general power of attorney
Charging authority: Revenue Department (stamp duty, Revenue Code)
Standard rate
฿30
Express rate
No express rate
Typical government turnaround: paid when the document is executed
Source: https://www.rd.go.th/Apostille: no fee schedule published yet
No Apostille fee schedule has been published yet: the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Please confirm the official rate with the Department of Consular Affairs before filing.
Our service fee is separate from the government fee
Our professional fees (legal work, translation, filing, courier) are quoted separately from this table and confirmed in writing before work starts. We never mark up a government fee without disclosing it.
Government fees above were last verified on 2026-07-31. Please confirm with the issuing authority before filing, as rates may change.
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
How to translate academic degrees and transcripts for credential assessment?
Practitioner's view to "How to translate academic degrees and transcripts for credential assessment?" — Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT). Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts. What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it. Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts. Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
Related service: All-language translationHow to process first-class veterinary professional license translations?
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How to process first-class veterinary professional license translations?" — 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. Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT). Process in brief: (1) decide whether the destination requires an original or a certified true copy; (2) prepare a power of attorney if you cannot attend; (3) translate in the required format; (4) file and monitor the queue; (5) verify whether supporting documents are also required at destination. What to prepare: an intact original that is not torn or laminated, evidence of any name change where the document does not match your current name, a passport copy, and a power of attorney with ID copies of both grantor and agent. Common pitfall: states that objected to Thailand's accession to the Apostille Convention still require destination-embassy legalisation, so confirm the destination's position before starting. Practitioner's tip: treat the destination authority's own published checklist as the final reference; country-specific rules change, and we will review that checklist with you before filing.
Related service: All-language translationDoes Germany require a beglaubigte Übersetzung by a translator appointed by a Landgericht, or will a Thai certified translation legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs be accepted?
Quick summary for expats, HR teams and law firms to "Does Germany require a beglaubigte Übersetzung by a translator appointed by a Landgericht, or will a Thai certified translation legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs be accepted?" — 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. Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT). Process in brief: (1) tell us the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is set from day one; (2) re-issue the original if it is older than the destination's limit; (3) translate and proofread twice against the source; (4) certify in the correct order; (5) return the sealed set with a digital copy for your records. What to prepare: the original, a signed certified-true copy, a completed application form, a contact number reachable during office hours, and the name of the destination authority so the correct certification format is applied. Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts. Practitioner's tip: give us your travel or filing deadline up front. We plan backwards and pick the service tier that lands on time without paying for unnecessary express handling.
Related service: All-language translationHow is specialist terminology controlled in translated technical manuals and product-safety documentation, and can the client supply their own glossary?
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How is specialist terminology controlled in translated technical manuals and product-safety documentation, and can the client supply their own glossary?" — Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999. Process in brief: (1) tell us the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is set from day one; (2) re-issue the original if it is older than the destination's limit; (3) translate and proofread twice against the source; (4) certify in the correct order; (5) return the sealed set with a digital copy for your records. What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it. Common pitfall: never unstaple or re-bind a certified set. Removing the staple is treated as breaking the seal and the destination may reject the whole file; photocopy without dismantling it. Practitioner's tip: give us your travel or filing deadline up front. We plan backwards and pick the service tier that lands on time without paying for unnecessary express handling.
Related service: All-language translationOn a tight budget, in what order should the steps of legal and cross-border contract translation be paid for so nothing is repeated?
Practitioner's view to "On a tight budget, in what order should the steps of legal and cross-border contract translation be paid for so nothing is repeated?" — Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes. Process in brief: (1) confirm the original was issued by the competent authority and is still within the accepted validity window; (2) have it translated by a translator the destination accepts; (3) obtain certification of the signature/translation; (4) add destination-embassy legalisation only where Apostille is not accepted; (5) proof names, dates and reference numbers before dispatch. What to prepare: the full original set, colour scans of every page for translation proofing, an English spelling list for all people and place names, and any extra items listed on the destination authority's own checklist. Common pitfall: never unstaple or re-bind a certified set. Removing the staple is treated as breaking the seal and the destination may reject the whole file; photocopy without dismantling it. Practitioner's tip: send us photographs of the documents before work begins. We will confirm the correct chain, an honest timeline, and anything still missing so you do not lose a filing slot.
Related service: All-language translationHow to execute multi-language Power of Attorney translations for authorized proxies in Thailand?
Short answer to "How to execute multi-language Power of Attorney translations for authorized proxies in Thailand?" — 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. Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999. Process in brief: (1) confirm whether the receiving body wants an Apostille or embassy legalisation; (2) obtain the certified original from the issuing authority; (3) translate through an accepted translator; (4) certify translation and signature; (5) keep high-resolution colour scans of every page before the file leaves Thailand. What to prepare: an intact original that is not torn or laminated, evidence of any name change where the document does not match your current name, a passport copy, and a power of attorney with ID copies of both grantor and agent. Common pitfall: states that objected to Thailand's accession to the Apostille Convention still require destination-embassy legalisation, so confirm the destination's position before starting. Practitioner's tip: treat the destination authority's own published checklist as the final reference; country-specific rules change, and we will review that checklist with you before filing.
Related service: All-language translationLiving upcountry or overseas, how can medical records and test-result translation be completed without travelling in person?
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "Living upcountry or overseas, how can medical records and test-result translation be completed without travelling in person?" — 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. Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes. Process in brief: (1) confirm the original was issued by the competent authority and is still within the accepted validity window; (2) have it translated by a translator the destination accepts; (3) obtain certification of the signature/translation; (4) add destination-embassy legalisation only where Apostille is not accepted; (5) proof names, dates and reference numbers before dispatch. What to prepare: the full original set, colour scans of every page for translation proofing, an English spelling list for all people and place names, and any extra items listed on the destination authority's own checklist. Common pitfall: official fees and service windows change. Verify the current rate and turnaround directly with the certifying authority before you fix a budget or a travel date. Practitioner's tip: keep colour scans of every certified page. If a courier loses the set, digital copies make re-issue and verification dramatically faster.
Related service: All-language translationFor an urgent case in Ubon Ratchathani, what is the fastest realistic turnaround in business days for certified translation of official documents?
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "For an urgent case in Ubon Ratchathani, what is the fastest realistic turnaround in business days for certified translation of official documents?" — Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT). Process in brief: (1) tell us the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is set from day one; (2) re-issue the original if it is older than the destination's limit; (3) translate and proofread twice against the source; (4) certify in the correct order; (5) return the sealed set with a digital copy for your records. What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it. Common pitfall: states that objected to Thailand's accession to the Apostille Convention still require destination-embassy legalisation, so confirm the destination's position before starting. Practitioner's tip: send us photographs of the documents before work begins. We will confirm the correct chain, an honest timeline, and anything still missing so you do not lose a filing slot.
Related service: All-language translationKey facts at a glance — End-to-end certification and translation
- Indicative price
- From THB 800 — a firm quote is always given before work starts
- Turnaround
- 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
- What you receive
- Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
- 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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Documents you need to prepare — Certification and translation service
- 1Valid original passport or Thai ID card of the person signing
- 2Original documents or complete colour scans of every page
- 3The receiving authority and your filing deadline
- 4Your preferred contact channel — phone, LINE or email
Before you start
- • For corporate documents, prepare a company affidavit issued within the last six months.
- • Multi-page documents should be bound and cross-sealed at the joints before certification.
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Primary sources from official authorities
The guidance on this page follows the rules published by the authorities below. Always confirm the current version on the official site before filing.
