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Translation Services
Translation in Every Language
Every language pair Thais search for
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Starting fee
Request a quote
per document
Turnaround
1–3 days
business
Languages
60+
language pairs
Coverage
77
provinces + global
Document translation in 60+ languages — including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Burmese, and Indonesian. Native translators, certified by Notary Public or MoJ as required.
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Translation in Every Language
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Definition: Document translation in 60+ languages — including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Burmese, and Indonesian. Native translators, certified by Notary Public or MoJ as requir…
Key facts
- Starting fee:
- Request a quote
- Turnaround:
- 1–3 days
- Languages:
- 60+
- Coverage:
- 77
Authoritative references
Who uses this service
Individuals
People who need personal documents for transactions in Thailand or abroad.
Students
Studying overseas, applying for student visas, or credential evaluation.
Businesses
Companies needing corporate documents for cross-border transactions.
Foreigners in Thailand
Living, working, studying or marrying in Thailand.
How it works
- 1
Send docs & get quote
Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.
- 2
Confirm price & ETA
We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.
- 3
50% deposit
Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.
- 4
Process & daily updates
We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).
- 5
Receive originals
Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking number.
How we compare
| Item | NYC Legal | Do-it-yourself | Generic agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 1–3 days | 2–4 weeks | 5–10 days |
| Rejection risk | <1% | 30–40% | 10–15% |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes | — | Sometimes |
| Real licensed attorney | Yes (DBD-verified) | — | Varies |
| Languages spoken | TH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DE | — | TH/EN |
Common use cases
- Government, business, academic, medical documents
Before you book
- Passport or Thai ID of the applicant
- Clear, readable original documents (all pages)
- Destination details: country / authority / purpose of use
Areas we serve
Bangkok Metropolitan
Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Phaya Thai, Lat Phrao, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan
Central & East
Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, EEC
Northern
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun
Southern
Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Trang, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ranong, Chumphon
Northeast (Isan)
Khon Kaen, Korat, Udon Thani, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Roi Et, Nong Khai
International
USA · UK · EU · Australia · NZ · Canada · Japan · China · Korea · Singapore · UAE · Saudi
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does processing take?
Standard documents are ready in 1–3 business days. Embassy or MFA legalization takes 5–15 business days depending on destination.
Can clients outside Bangkok or abroad use this?
Yes — we ship nationwide and worldwide via Kerry/EMS/DHL/FedEx. Identity may be verified via video call where law permits.
What does the fee include?
Includes attorney/translator fee, government fees where stated, and domestic delivery. International courier and embassy/MFA fees billed separately at cost.
How to reach you urgently?
Call 094-895-8999 or LINE @Thainotary daily 09:00–21:00 — replies within 1 working hour.
Verified license
DBD 0435567000061
Available
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Coverage
77 provinces + worldwide
Get a quote within 1 hour
Free consultation. No hidden fees. Money-back guarantee on our errors.
Key takeaways
- Confirm which certification the receiving body requires (attorney, MFA, or registered translator)
- Name spelling must match the passport exactly, character for character
- Translations for overseas use usually need legalization or an Apostille afterwards
- Timelines are estimates and vary with the certifying authority's queue
Process at a glance
| Step | Performed by | Documents needed | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Confirm the certification format the receiving body requires | Applicant + receiving authority | Published requirements or the authority's written reply | approx. 1 day |
| 2. Translate and proofread names, numbers and legal terms | Translator and reviser | Legible original + passport copy | approx. 1–3 working days |
| 3. Issue the certificate of translation accuracy | Translator or Notarial Services Attorney, as required | Finished translation | approx. 1 working day |
| 4. Legalization or Apostille for overseas use | Department of Consular Affairs, MFA | Original + certified translation | 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
- How do legal and medical translations differ?
- Specialist texts must follow professional terminology and reproduce institution names exactly as issued. A glossary is applied across the whole document set so the recipient does not encounter inconsistent terms.
- Can a translation be revised later?
- Yes. If the recipient asks for different formatting or wording, a revised certified version can be issued against the same source document. Keep the recipient's written requirement as supporting evidence.
- What kind of translation do authorities accept?
- Most authorities require a translation accompanied by a certification statement identifying the translator and the date. For overseas use, the translation itself usually has to be certified by the Department of Consular Affairs or another body named by the destination.
- What is the correct certification order?
- The common chain is translate, certify the translation, certify at the Department of Consular Affairs, then Apostille or destination-embassy legalisation. The exact order depends on the recipient's rules and should be confirmed before work starts.
- How should personal names be spelled?
- Exactly as they appear in the passport, character for character. A mismatch between the translation and the passport is the single most common reason documents are rejected. Attach name-change evidence if the name has changed.
- Which languages are supported?
- Coverage focuses on the languages used in Thai visa and legalisation workflows — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Arabic and others on request. Scope and requirements are confirmed case by case by phone, LINE or email.
How this connects to the next step
A translation only carries weight once certified in the form the receiving body expects; some authorities require a sworn translator registered with that jurisdiction, and files heading abroad should continue straight into MFA consular legalization in the same run.
In depth: the real requirements and why documents get rejected — Certified translation
Written from the competent authority's published rules, not marketing copy.
Many Thai official documents contain terms with no direct equivalent in the target language, such as agency names or register types. The accepted approach is transliteration with an explanatory note, not reinterpretation into a foreign equivalent.
Conditions you actually have to clear
- The translation must reflect every element of the original, including seals, signatures, and endorsements, described in words.
- The translation should be permanently bound to the copy it was made from, so the source version remains traceable.
- Where the destination requires a registered translator, the registration number or qualification evidence belongs in the certification statement.
Common causes of rejection
- Reusing an earlier translation when the original has been reissued under a different number and date.
- Rendering a Thai authority's name as a near-equivalent in the destination's legal system, which misrepresents the type of body involved.
Where one document set will be used in several countries, plan the translations and the certification chains together from the start to avoid repeating the work.
Key facts at a glance — Certified translation (all languages)
- Indicative price
- From Request a quote per page by language pair and complexity
- Turnaround
- 1–3 business days for a standard document set
- What you receive
- Translation with a certificate of accuracy, accepted for MFA and embassy filing
- 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.
Ask us or request a quote right away
Documents you need to prepare — Certified translation
- 1Fully legible source files for every page, with all seals and signatures visible
- 2Language pair and the certification type required — consular, embassy or court
- 3Any glossary or previously used name spellings, to keep terminology consistent
- 4Valid original passport or Thai ID card of the person signing
Before you start
- • Check that the person's name is spelled identically across every document, or the receiving authority may reject the file.
- • Some documents have a limited acceptance window, so start the process close to your actual filing date.
Practitioner guidance — General and specialised document translation
Competent authority: Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required)
Practitioner guidance
- Send high-resolution colour scans of every page, including pages carrying stamps and signatures.
- List proper nouns that must stay consistent — company, institution and job titles — across the whole document set.
- If several countries are involved, translate into English first as a pivot, then decide on further target languages.
- Keep translation files and certificates together; the next filing usually reuses the same set while still valid.
- Confirm which certification system the receiving authority accepts before ordering — MFA-certified, NAATI, sworn translator and Ministry of Justice routes are not interchangeable.
Pitfalls — why documents get rejected
- The source document expires while the translation waits in the certification queue.
- Stamps, signatures or reverse-side text left untranslated.
- Using a translation certified under one system where the authority requires another.
- Bank documents without an original bank stamp, which invalidates an otherwise correct translation.
- Translating only selected pages when the authority requires the complete document.
Official sources: consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/legalization · www.dopa.go.th
General guidance only. Requirements and processing times change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.
Unsure which route applies to your case? Ask our staff directly.
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In-depth questions and answers — General and specialised document translation
Answers follow the competent authority's published requirements, not marketing copy.
Where can the current requirements for General and specialised document translation be verified?
Check the notices published by Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required). The official sources used on this page are https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/legalization · https://www.dopa.go.th/. Requirements are revised from time to time, so read the latest version before every filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
What if our General and specialised document translation case has unusual conditions?
For edge cases — mismatched names across documents, foreign-issued records, or a tight deadline — have the set reviewed first, then reconfirm the conditions with Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required). Ask our staff by phone, LINE or email for scope and timing (we do not publish fees on the page because they depend on the document type and destination). This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
How long does General and specialised document translation take?
Turnaround is not fixed: it depends on the queue and rules of Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required), the document type, and the receiving office abroad. For that reason we do not publish a fixed figure. Plan a buffer before your real deadline and ask our staff by phone, LINE or email for the current queue before booking travel. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Does the result of General and specialised document translation expire?
Validity is set by the receiving office, not by the service provider. Many offices accept only recently issued documents, so confirm the destination's window first and only then start the process with Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required), to avoid the document expiring while it waits in the queue. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Must the applicant appear in person for General and specialised document translation, or can it be delegated?
Some steps require the document owner to sign or appear; others accept a power of attorney. It depends on the rules of Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) and on the document type, so confirm before booking an appointment rather than travelling and being turned away. Our staff can clarify by phone, LINE or email. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
Why is no price shown for General and specialised document translation on this page?
Scope varies widely per case — page count, languages, number of certification rounds, and the official fees charged by Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) under its published schedule. A single headline figure would be misleading, so we quote against the actual documents. Send the details by phone, LINE or email for an assessment matched to your case. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
How should documents for General and specialised document translation be prepared to pass on the first submission?
Confirm which certification system the receiving authority accepts before ordering — MFA-certified, NAATI, sworn translator and Ministry of Justice routes are not interchangeable. The competent authority is Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required). This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.
What should be checked first before filing for General and specialised document translation?
Spell names exactly as printed in the passport, including middle names and prefixes. The competent authority is Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required). 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: consular.mfa.go.th · www.dopa.go.th
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Composite cases similar to this page — General and specialised document translation
Composite cases assembled from commonly seen matters — not individual clients, no personal data.
name-change certificate from Rayong for a marriage registration abroad
a Thai national working overseas from Rayong — 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 · tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules
What clients usually ask in matters like this: how long does the set stay valid after certification?
Indicative timeline: roughly 5–10 working days end to end
transcript and degree certificate from Singapore for an overseas job application
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Singapore — 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 · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules
What clients usually ask in matters like this: what order avoids having to redo an earlier step?
Indicative timeline: roughly 5–10 working days end to end
employment certificate from Ayutthaya for a university admission
an attorney-in-fact acting for the document holder from Ayutthaya — 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 · tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules
What clients usually ask in matters like this: what order avoids having to redo an earlier step?
Indicative timeline: roughly 5–10 working days end to end
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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.