Certified translations into and out of Thai are prepared in the format expected by the receiving authority — including MFA Department of Legalisation, Thai courts, and foreign embassies.
Destination: Indonesia · MFA + Embassy
Certified Translation by Notary Public for Use in Indonesia
Performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarization + MFA + Embassy of Indonesia legalization completed in 5–7 business days — From THB 1,500
Clients who need Certified Translation by Notary Public for use in Indonesia can complete the entire chain with NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. — via the three-tier legalization chain: notarization by a registered attorney + MFA Department of Consular Affairs + Embassy of Indonesia in Bangkok (สถานทูตอินโดนีเซีย), completed in 5–14 business days. Starting at THB 1,500, handled by a team that processes more than 1,000 documents bound for Indonesia every year.
Common uses in Indonesia: KITAS work permit · Investor KITAP · Marriage registration · Company establishment (PT-PMA)
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Total turnaround
5–14 business days
Starting from
THB 1,500
Legalization route
Legalization
DHL / EMS to Indonesia
~THB 1,300
Why clients shipping to Indonesia choose NPT
Attorneys registered on the Lawyers Council Notarial Services Attorney list — the MFA and Embassy of Indonesia can verify our signatures against the official register.
End-to-end service across notarization + translation + MFA + Embassy of Indonesia — clients do not have to travel.
Over 1,000 documents per year successfully delivered to Indonesia — we know the exact formats receiving authorities accept.
In-house certified translation in every language, including the official language(s) of Indonesia.
Direct DHL / EMS dispatch to Indonesia from approximately THB 1,300 per set.
Service overview for this area
"Certified Translation by Notary Public for use in Indonesia" by NYC Legal & Notary (NPT) — 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 Indonesia, covering every category the receiving authorities recognize, including KITAS work permit · Investor KITAP · Marriage registration · Company establishment (PT-PMA). For Indonesia, the recognition route is a two-tier legalization chain at the MFA followed by the Consulate of Indonesia in Bangkok (สถานทูตอินโดนีเซีย, Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi). Service starts at THB 1,500 per document set, with end-to-end turnaround of 5–14 business days depending on the consular post schedule. NPT manages the entire chain — notarization by a registered Thai attorney → certified language conversion (Translator Affidavit) → MFA → embassy → international courier to Indonesia via DHL or EMS — so clients never have to travel between government offices.
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Why Thai documents bound for Indonesia must first pass a Thai Notary Public
Indonesia is one of the most frequent destinations for documents notarized at NPT. Any Thai-issued instrument used officially in Indonesia must travel through the "international document recognition chain" so that the receiving authority can verify that the paperwork 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.
NPT 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 Indonesia 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 Public use-case bound for Indonesia, the records we notarize most often are KITAS work permit · Investor KITAP · Marriage registration · Company establishment (PT-PMA). Our team has processed more than one thousand documents per year destined for Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Based on NPT's internal caseload, the six document types most frequently notarized for Indonesia are: (1) Translator Affidavit (Certificate of Translation Accuracy); (2) Parental Consent for Minor Travel; (3) Distribution / Agency Agreement; (4) Articles of Association (Memorandum); (5) BOJ.5 Shareholders List; (6) Articles of Association (Memorandum).
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 then attests.
NPT maintains a library of over 50 sample documents previously accepted by Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Indonesia 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 NPT: 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: NPT'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 Indonesia (สถานทูตอินโดนีเซีย, Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi): NPT presents the MFA-authenticated document at the consulate. Processing time is 5–7 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 commercial days, depending on the embassy's calendar. Typical end-to-end cost: THB 5,000–9,000 per paperwork set.
Real engagements NPT has handled for Indonesia
Case 1 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Indonesia; the Single Status Affidavit issued by the Thai district office must be translated, notarized and legalized. NPT prepared the documents in the format required by the receiving authority, coordinated the consular post and MFA queues, and delivered the legalized set within seven business days.
Case 2 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Indonesia; the Single Status Affidavit issued by the Thai district office must be translated, notarized and legalized. NPT issued the underlying affidavit, prepared the certified translation with a Translator Affidavit in the format Indonesia requires, and delivered the package in time for the client's departure date.
Case 3 — An expatriate professional relocating to Indonesia needs a notarized Translator Affidavit plus certified copies of educational credentials before the employer files for the work permit. NPT's corporate team advised on board-resolution drafting, specimen-signature procedures and prepared the full corporate notarization bundle accepted by the registrar in Indonesia.
Case 4 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Indonesia; the Single Status Affidavit issued by the Thai district office must be translated, notarized and legalized. Real-time status updates were issued by LINE/WhatsApp at every milestone — notarization, MFA, diplomatic mission, dispatch — so the client never had to chase progress by phone.
Transparent pricing for Certified Translation by Notary Public bound for Indonesia
NPT 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 Indonesia legalization — per the consulate's tariff (typically THB 800–3,000 per record); NPT charges a per-trip runner fee from THB 500.
• Return delivery to the client or onward shipment to Indonesia — EMS within Thailand from THB 100; DHL International to Indonesia from THB 1,300 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 Indonesia
Documents already authenticated by the MFA must be presented at the สถานทูตอินโดนีเซีย, located in Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok. The consulate's standard processing time is 5–7 business days. NPT's runner team is familiar with each Bangkok consular post'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 NPT executes the notarization, MFA filing, embassy legalization and final dispatch — either back to the client or onward to Indonesia by DHL International.
Six tips to get Certified Translation by Notary Public accepted in Indonesia on the first try
1) Provide a passport bio-page copy for every signer — the Indonesia 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 — NPT 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 Indonesia national holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What steps does a Thai notarized document need before it can be used in Indonesia?
Indonesia 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 Consular post of Indonesia in Bangkok. NPT handles all three steps end-to-end.
What is the typical total cost for a notarized package destined for Indonesia?
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 consular post 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 certified translation needs.
How long will the entire process take for Indonesia?
Notarization 1 day, MFA authentication 1–2 business days, then Indonesia diplomatic mission legalization according to that mission's schedule (typically 3–10 commercial days). Total runway: 5–14 business days. NPT runs the consular post 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. NPT 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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
English is typically the broadest-accepted target language. Some agencies in Indonesia may additionally require a translation into the local language — NPT's in-house certified translation 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.
Is a NAATI translation required for a Thai surname change certificate issued after marriage?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Is a NAATI translation required for a Thai surname change certificate issued after marriage?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Can a Thai Notary certify an overseas criminal record background check?
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How we handle this in practice to "Can a Thai Notary certify an overseas criminal record background check?" — The notarised document remains valid indefinitely, but consulates and banks abroad usually accept it only within 3–6 months of issuance. Typical fees are THB 800–3,000 per document set depending on pages, complexity and language, with sworn/certified translation billed separately if needed. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
Does a NAATI translation of a Thai death certificate need to be notarized by a lawyer as well?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Does a NAATI translation of a Thai death certificate need to be notarized by a lawyer as well?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
Do Thai child custody court orders require NAATI translation before a child can migrate to Australia?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Do Thai child custody court orders require NAATI translation before a child can migrate to Australia?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Are there reliable NAATI translation services in Pattaya for expats purchasing local real estate?
NAATI translation
Practitioner's view to "Are there reliable NAATI translation services in Pattaya for expats purchasing local real estate?" — We deliver the digitally-signed PDF (with the NAATI stamp and QR verification link) via email/LINE first, then dispatch the hardcopy on our official letterhead via EMS to Thailand or worldwide. The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
How to translate Thai export product quality certificate documents?
Certified translation
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How to translate Thai export product quality certificate documents?" — Inbound chain for foreign documents: notarisation or Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (non-Apostille states only) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts accept the file. 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. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How to get a NAATI translation for a Thai freelance service contract or consultancy agreement?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "How to get a NAATI translation for a Thai freelance service contract or consultancy agreement?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Nationwide EMS + international dispatch — call 094-895-8999 to book a slot.
What maritime rules govern international commercial shipping license translations?
Certified translation
How we handle this in practice to "What maritime rules govern international commercial shipping 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. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.
