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Sworn statements admissible as legal evidence in foreign courts and government agencies — by an authorized Notary Public.
An Affidavit is a written statement in which the deponent swears that its contents are true, taken under oath before a Notary Public who certifies the swearing took place in their presence. It is required when sworn statements must serve as legal evidence in foreign courts, cross-border divorce cases, insurance claims, single-status declarations, parentage confirmations, and international inheritance proceedings.
Starting fee: Request a quote/set — Provided by NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd., DBD Reg. 0435567000061, Thailand.
Contact us via LINE @Thainotary or call +66 94-895-8999 to describe the document.
Send a photo/scan in advance so our attorney can review and quote.
Book an appointment — at our office, on-site, or online via Zoom.
Prepare original documents and ID/passport per the checklist below.
Sign in front of the attorney and receive the notarized document the same day.
Affidavit of Single Status (for marrying abroad), Affidavit of Marital Status, Affidavit of Parentage, Affidavit of Lost Document, Affidavit of Identity, Statutory Declarations for the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Affidavits of Support for US visas, and Affidavits of Bona Fide Relationship for fiancé/spouse visas.
1) Client drafts the affidavit (we can ghostwrite) in English or the destination language. 2) Attorney reviews for compliance with Thai law and the foreign court's accepted format. 3) Client appears in person; attorney verifies original ID/passport. 4) Attorney administers the oath; client raises hand and signs. 5) Attorney signs, applies the Notary seal, and records in the Logbook.
A Thai woman marrying her German fiancé in Hamburg: the Standesamt required a German-language Certificate of No Impediment attested by the consulate. We produced the English Affidavit of Single Status, German translation, Notary seal, MFA legalization, and Embassy of Germany attestation in a single package — 5 working days total.
Affidavit of Beneficial Ownership (BVI / Cayman account opening), Affidavit of Source of Funds (Singapore / Switzerland Private Banking), Affidavit of Authority (director sign-off for overseas real-estate purchases), and Sworn Statements for international arbitration.
Our attorneys have drafted and notarized affidavits for courts and registries in 50+ countries — every US state, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
In Thailand, the Notary Public role is performed by ‘Notarial Services Attorneys’ licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Their certifications are valid abroad once further attested by the MFA Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassy.
Typically 30–60 minutes per document set when booked in advance. MFA legalization adds 1–3 working days.
Most overseas use requires three steps: (1) Notary by attorney (2) MFA legalization (3) Destination embassy attestation. We handle all three.
Notary by attorney starts at THB 1,500 per document set. MFA legalization adds THB 200–800 government fee and THB 2,500–5,000 service fee per applicant for filing.
We deliver nationwide and worldwide. Domestic clients can ship documents by post; international clients can use international courier, with video-verified identity where permitted by law.
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An Affidavit is a sworn statement of facts taken under oath before a Notary, with criminal liability for perjury. Used for single status, income, family relationship, overseas inheritance and minor travel consent. Request a quote — we draft for free. Must be sworn in person.
| Fee from | THB | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Template (single/income) | 2,000 | 1 business day |
| Custom draft (inheritance) | 3,500 | 1–2 business days |
| Add witness affidavit (per witness) | 1,500 | 1 business day |
| Rush 2 h + EN/TH translation | 4,500 | Rush 2 h |
An Affidavit involves an oath + criminal perjury liability — carrying weight equivalent to court testimony. Ordinary certificates have no oath.
Yes for US/UK/AU/CA. JP/KR/EU usually require the Thai DOPA single status certificate + translation + 3-step legalisation.
Yes — airlines and destination embassies require both parents' Consent + Affidavit of Sole Travel, notarised.
Perjury under Penal Code §177 — 0–5 years imprisonment and/or fine, plus perjury exposure in destination country.
Standard templates (single/income/parental) are free; custom drafting (inheritance, foreign divorce) is +Request a quote.
Bring (1) an UNSIGNED draft POA — you must sign in front of the attorney; (2) original passport or Thai ID; (3) attorney-in-fact details; (4) referenced supporting documents (land title, company affidavit). English POAs need a Thai translation if used in Thailand.
A Will executed in Thailand under Civil Code §§1655-1672 needs only two witnesses — Notary is not required. But if the Will must be used abroad (e.g. to administer estate in the home country), we recommend Notary + MFA + embassy legalization for smoother acceptance.
Thais: obtain from your district office → certified translation → MFA → foreign spouse's embassy. Foreigners: sign an Affidavit of Single Status before a Thai attorney or your embassy → MFA → present at Thai district office to marry.
Standard pack: (1) DBD company affidavit ≤30 days, (2) BOJ 5 shareholder list, (3) MOA, (4) meeting minutes authorising the transaction, (5) POA to the overseas signer, (6) directors' passports. All notarized → MFA → destination embassy (or Apostille).
(1) Original passport + current-visa page copy; (2) proof of Thai address (lease or utility bill); (3) original documents to notarize; (4) certified translation first if the document is not in English/Thai; (5) tell us the destination country so we can advise the correct chain (Apostille vs. embassy).
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| Step | Performed by | Documents needed | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Review the file and confirm the certification format | Notarial Services Attorney | Draft document + receiving authority's requirements | approx. 1–3 hours |
| 2. Sign in the attorney's presence | Signatory with the Notarial Services Attorney | Original passport or Thai ID card | approx. 15–30 minutes |
| 3. Issue the certificate and record it in the register | Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand rules) | Signed document | approx. 1 working day |
| 4. Onward steps for overseas use | Department of Consular Affairs, MFA and/or destination embassy | Certified document + translation where required | approx. 2–7 working days |
Durations are estimates and depend on the responsible authority's queue. Always confirm current requirements with the receiving body before filing.
A notarised document rarely travels alone: most receiving authorities also require consular legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), and for non-Hague destinations one further step of attestation by the destination country's embassy in Bangkok. The order of these steps cannot be swapped.
Written from the competent authority's published rules, not marketing copy.
Many applicants treat the notary stamp as a single, final step. In practice it is the first link in a certification chain that often continues through the Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassy. The order of that chain is set by the receiving country, and reversing it is the most common reason a file comes back.
Once the destination country and the receiving office are known, the required certificate form and the following steps can be fixed immediately. Having our team review the case first substantially reduces repeat work.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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Competent authority: Lawyers Council of Thailand
Official sources: www.lawyerscouncil.or.th · consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/legalization
General guidance only. Requirements and processing times change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.
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Answers follow the competent authority's published requirements, not marketing copy.
Bring the complete original document, including blank and stamped pages. The competent authority is Lawyers Council of Thailand. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Tell the attorney the destination country and authority in advance, since the certification wording differs by use. The competent authority is Lawyers Council of Thailand. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
If the document is for overseas use, plan the next steps (MFA legalisation, Apostille or embassy) from the start. The competent authority is Lawyers Council of Thailand. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
For companies, bring a recent company affidavit and evidence of directors' signing authority. The competent authority is Lawyers Council of Thailand. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Review how the foreign form expects the certifier to complete it before the appointment. The competent authority is Lawyers Council of Thailand. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Observed cause: Signing in advance — the attorney cannot certify a signature made out of their presence. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Lawyers Council of Thailand, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Observed cause: Presenting a passport copy instead of the original on the day. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Lawyers Council of Thailand, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Observed cause: Documents containing alterations or strike-throughs without initials. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Lawyers Council of Thailand, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Your case may have specific conditions — ask our staff directly.
Official sources: www.lawyerscouncil.or.th · consular.mfa.go.th
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Composite cases assembled from commonly seen matters — not individual clients, no personal data.
an attorney-in-fact acting for the document holder from Nonthaburi — some certified copies were older than the destination's freshness rule
What we handled: prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules
What clients usually ask in matters like this: are true originals required, or will certified copies do?
Indicative timeline: roughly 10–20 working days end to end
an authorised representative of a Thai-registered company from Germany — the originals were issued abroad, so the origin-country chain had to be completed first
What we handled: sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules · delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions · tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way
What clients usually ask in matters like this: if I am upcountry or abroad, must I attend in person?
Indicative timeline: roughly 3–7 working days end to end
a foreign national living in Thailand from Songkhla–Hat Yai — a tight travel or filing deadline required resequencing the work
What we handled: tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring
What clients usually ask in matters like this: if I am upcountry or abroad, must I attend in person?
Indicative timeline: roughly 7–14 working days end to end
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The guidance on this page follows the rules published by the authorities below. Always confirm the current version on the official site before filing.
