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Notary Public across all 50 Bangkok districts
Notary Public Services — All Bangkok Districts
Notarial Services Attorneys (Lawyers Council of Thailand) covering all 50 Bangkok districts with pickup-delivery, MFA legalization, and embassy attestation worldwide.
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.
Key takeaways
Only attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Lawyers Act B.E. 2528 may certify
You must sign in front of the attorney and present an original passport or Thai ID card
Documents used abroad usually also require MFA Department of Consular Affairs legalization and/or destination-embassy endorsement
Procedures and timelines may change; verify with the responsible authority before filing
Process at a glance
Step
Performed by
Documents needed
Approximate time
1. Review the file and confirm the certification format
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.
Additional frequently asked questions
Does Thailand have a Notary Public in the common-law sense?
Thailand has no common-law notary. The equivalent is a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage. Foreign authorities, embassies and universities generally accept this attestation where a notarised document is required. Scope and requirements are confirmed case by case by phone, LINE or email.
Do I have to sign in person before the attorney?
For signature attestation, yes — the signer must appear with an original passport or Thai ID card and sign in the attorney's presence. Certified true copies and certain fact attestations can be handled from originals without a fresh signature, depending on what the receiving authority requires.
Can the attestation be used abroad immediately?
It depends on the destination. Many countries additionally require legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes by their own embassy in Bangkok. Confirm the receiving party's chain before starting so the work is not repeated.
Do Thai-language documents need translation first?
If the recipient is a foreign authority, an English translation (or the official language of that country) is normally required, and the translation itself may need certification. The correct order is translate, certify the translation, then legalise.
What is needed to certify corporate documents?
Typically a company affidavit issued by the Department of Business Development within the recency window the recipient allows, ID or passport of the authorised director, the company seal if one is used, and the document to be attested. Scope and requirements are confirmed case by case by phone, LINE or email.
How long does an attested document stay valid?
The attestation itself has no expiry, but recipients such as embassies, banks and universities commonly require documents issued within the last 3–6 months. Always check the recipient's recency rule first.
In depth: the real requirements and why documents get rejected — Notary Public
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.
Conditions you actually have to clear
Thai-language documents intended for foreign use need a translation permanently bound to the original rather than loosely attached.
For a true-copy certification, the original must be produced on the day; comparison against an image file is not accepted by most authorities.
If the signatory cannot read the language of the instrument, an interpreter must be present and that fact recorded in the certificate.
Common causes of rejection
A company affidavit older than the destination's accepted age leaves signing authority unproven as at the certification date.
Re-binding the file or removing a seal after certification breaks continuity and forces the process to restart.
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.
Key facts at a glance — Notary Public certification
Indicative price
From Request a quote per document set
Turnaround
Typically 1–2 business days (same-day rush available)
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.
In-depth questions and answers — Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney
Answers follow the competent authority's published requirements, not marketing copy.
Which practices reduce correction rounds in Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney?
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.
What should a first-time applicant know about Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney?
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.
What is commonly overlooked in Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney but affects the outcome?
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.
How can a Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney document set be kept internally consistent?
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.
In what order should Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney steps be sequenced to avoid rework?
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.
Why are Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney documents rejected?
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.
Which mistake in Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney forces the process to restart?
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.
What is a common misunderstanding about Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney?
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.
Composite cases similar to this page — Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney
Composite cases assembled from commonly seen matters — not individual clients, no personal data.
power of attorney from Chiang Rai for a court or regulator filing
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Chiang Rai — 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 · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began
What clients usually ask in matters like this: what order avoids having to redo an earlier step?
Indicative timeline: roughly 10–20 working days end to end
affidavit from Canada for an estate matter
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Canada — the destination prescribed a specific translation and certifier type, so the right track had to be chosen upfront
What we handled: arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · 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: how long does the set stay valid after certification?
Indicative timeline: roughly 10–20 working days end to end
certified true copy of passport from Japan for an overseas company incorporation
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Japan — the signatory and the applicant were in different provinces, so signing and shipping had to be planned
What we handled: delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began
What clients usually ask in matters like this: how long does the set stay valid after certification?
Indicative timeline: roughly 10–20 working days end to end