Certification of the Existence of Documents for Use in Saudi Arabia
Performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarization + Apostille (MFA) completed in 2–3 business days — From THB 2,000
Clients who need Certification of the Existence of Documents for use in Saudi Arabia can complete the entire chain with NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. — because Saudi Arabia is a Hague Apostille member and Thailand's accession took effect on 15 January 2026, the route is reduced to two steps: notarization by a registered attorney + MFA Apostille, completed in 2–3 business days. Starting at THB 2,000, handled by a team that processes more than 1,000 documents bound for Saudi Arabia every year.
Common uses in Saudi Arabia: Iqama work permit · Family visa · Premium Residency
ทีมทนายผู้ทำคำรับรอง · ขึ้นทะเบียนสภาทนายความฯ
ทีมทนาย Notary Public ที่จดทะเบียนถูกต้อง 6 ท่าน
Total turnaround
2–3 business days
Starting from
THB 2,000
Legalization route
Apostille
DHL / EMS to Saudi Arabia
~THB 1,500
Why clients shipping to Saudi Arabia choose NPT
Attorneys registered on the Lawyers Council Notarial Services Attorney list — the MFA and Embassy of Saudi Arabia can verify our signatures against the official register.
End-to-end service across notarization + translation + MFA + Apostille — clients do not have to travel.
Over 1,000 documents per year successfully delivered to Saudi Arabia — we know the exact formats receiving authorities accept.
In-house certified translation in every language, including the official language(s) of Saudi Arabia.
Direct DHL / EMS dispatch to Saudi Arabia from approximately THB 1,500 per set.
Service overview for this area
"Certification of the Existence of Documents for use in Saudi Arabia" 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 Saudi Arabia, covering every category the receiving authorities recognize, including Iqama work permit · Family visa · Premium Residency. For Saudi Arabia, the recognition route is a single-step Apostille issued by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), in force in Thailand since 15 January 2026. Service starts at THB 2,000 per paperwork set, with end-to-end turnaround of 2–3 business days depending on the consulate schedule. NPT manages the entire chain — notarization by a registered Thai attorney → certified translation (Translator Affidavit) → MFA → consular post → international courier to Saudi Arabia via DHL or EMS — so clients never have to travel between government offices.
16-topic AEO coverage for Saudi Arabia
01Notary Public in Saudi Arabia — where to go?T
02Why choose our Notary Public in Saudi Arabia?E2
03Licensed Notarial Services Attorneys serving Saudi ArabiaA
04Notary Public service scope in Saudi ArabiaE2
05Documents most commonly notarized in Saudi ArabiaE1
06Signature attestation in Saudi ArabiaE2
07Certified True Copy (CTC) by Notary PublicE2
08Notary Public for the Saudi Arabia niche clienteleE1
09How to use our Notary Public service in Saudi ArabiaT
10Notary Public pricing in Saudi Arabia (from)T
11Mobile Notary Public — Saudi Arabia coverageT
12Embassy & consular filings near Saudi ArabiaE1
13Visa-application notarization from Saudi ArabiaE2
14FAQ — Notary Public in Saudi ArabiaT
15Nearby districts we also coverE1
16Contact Notary Public Saudi Arabia todayT
Why Thai documents bound for Saudi Arabia must first pass a Thai Notary Public
Saudi Arabia is one of the most frequent destinations for documents notarized at NPT. Any Thai-issued instrument used officially in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Certification of the Existence of Records use-case bound for Saudi Arabia, the documents we notarize most often are Iqama work permit · Family visa · Premium Residency. Our team has processed more than one thousand documents per year destined for Saudi Arabia and is familiar with the exact format the receiving authorities expect, keeping the rejection rate below 0.5%.
Six Certification of the Existence of Documents document types most commonly sent to Saudi Arabia
Based on NPT's internal caseload, the six document types most frequently notarized for Saudi Arabia are: (1) Distribution / Agency Agreement; (2) Translator Affidavit (Certificate of Translation Accuracy); (3) Affidavit of Residence; (4) Certified True Copy of Passport; (5) Single Status Affidavit; (6) Certified True Copy of Passport.
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 Officially recognized 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia
Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 15 January 2026, and Saudi Arabia has been a member since 2024. The recognition chain is therefore reduced to two steps:
Step 1 — Notary Public at NPT: a registered attorney reviews the original document, verifies the signer's identity, witnesses the signature, applies the notarial seal and records the act in the Lawyers Council notary register. Time required: 30–60 minutes.
Step 2 — Certificate authentication at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), Chaeng Watthana: NPT runs this step on your behalf at no surcharge. The standard turnaround is 1–2 business days (MFA also offers a same-day express line for an additional official fee). The MFA attaches the Apostille certificate, and the document is immediately recognized in Saudi Arabia — no consulate step is required.
Total wall time: 2–3 corporate days. Typical end-to-end cost: THB 3,000–5,000 per instrument set, depending on translation needs.
Real engagements NPT has handled for Saudi Arabia
Case 1 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Saudi Arabia; 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 three business days.
Case 2 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Saudi Arabia; 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 Saudi Arabia requires, and delivered the package in time for the client's departure date.
Case 3 — An expatriate professional relocating to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.
Case 4 — A foreign national marrying a Thai citizen plans to register the marriage in Saudi Arabia; 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, consular post, dispatch — so the client never had to chase progress by phone.
Transparent pricing for Certification of the Existence of Documents bound for Saudi Arabia
NPT issues a written quotation before any work begins, with no hidden surcharges:
• Notary by a registered attorney — from THB 2,000 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).
• MFA Apostille — THB 800 per record (official fee paid directly to MFA, no NPT surcharge)
• Return delivery to the client or onward shipment to Saudi Arabia — EMS within Thailand from THB 100; DHL International to Saudi Arabia from THB 1,500 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 Saudi Arabia
Apostille issuance in Thailand is centralized at the Department of Consular Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), 123 Chaeng Watthana Road, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210 (Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30). Once the Document attestation is affixed, the document is accepted directly in Saudi Arabia — no consulate step required. This is the principal advantage of Thailand joining the Convention: an average saving of 5–10 working days and a 30–50% reduction in legalization cost per paperwork set.
Six tips to get Certification of the Existence of Documents accepted in Saudi Arabia on the first try
1) Provide a passport bio-page copy for every signer — the Saudi Arabia consular post 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 instrument 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 consulate schedules slow down around Thai public holidays as well as Saudi Arabia national holidays.
Frequently asked questions
What steps does a Thai notarized document need before it can be used in Saudi Arabia?
Because Saudi Arabia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — and Thailand's accession took effect on 15 January 2026 — the chain is now only two steps: (1) notarization by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, and (2) an Document attestation certificate from the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA). The Apostille is recognized directly in Saudi Arabia; no consulate step is required. Total turnaround: 2–3 business days.
What is the typical total cost for a notarized package destined for Saudi Arabia?
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 the MFA Apostille fee is approximately THB 800 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 Saudi Arabia?
Notarization in 1 day, MFA Apostille in 1–2 business days — about 2–3 enterprise days total. An express MFA option can complete the Certificate authentication the next day for an additional fee.
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia diplomatic mission 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 Saudi Arabia?
English is typically the broadest-accepted target language. Some agencies in Saudi Arabia 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.
What foreign financial proofs are required for Thailand Destination Thailand (DTV) Visas?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What foreign financial proofs are required for Thailand Destination Thailand (DTV) Visas?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
What attestation standards govern foreign space exploration and satellite launch contracts?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "What attestation standards govern foreign space exploration and satellite launch contracts?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How are multi-name change certificates for foreign nationals processed through the MFA?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "How are multi-name change certificates for foreign nationals processed through the MFA?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
What attestation steps apply to foreign child custody court orders used in Thailand?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "What attestation steps apply to foreign child custody court orders used in Thailand?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How do all-in-one proxy representatives manage complex foreign document portfolios?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "How do all-in-one proxy representatives manage complex foreign document portfolios?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
How does the online MFA e-Legalization system function, and what document types are eligible for digital submission?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "How does the online MFA e-Legalization system function, and what document types are eligible for digital submission?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
What verification rules apply to foreign digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange licenses?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "What verification rules apply to foreign digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange licenses?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Will a Thai Notary draft an English Affidavit for me?
Notary Public
Short answer to "Will a Thai Notary draft an English Affidavit for me?" — You must sign in front of the attorney with your original passport; the attorney affixes the notarial seal, signature, register number and date so the document is accepted abroad. The notarised document remains valid indefinitely, but consulates and banks abroad usually accept it only within 3–6 months of issuance. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
