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One-stop: translation + MFA + embassy
End-to-end translation + Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA / Consular) legalization — performed by MFA-registered translators with the official blue MFA stamp accepted both inside Thailand and for onward embassy legalization. 60+ language pairs. From Request a quote/page + Request a quote/MFA stamp, ready in 5–7 business days (rush 2 days +50%).
All-in-one package: translation + Notary + MFA + destination embassy attestation — handled end-to-end so you skip every queue.
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Definition: All-in-one package: translation + Notary + MFA + destination embassy attestation — handled end-to-end so you skip every queue.
Birth, marriage, name-change certificates for embassy filing.
Transcripts, diplomas, status letters for university and student-visa filing.
Affidavits, VAT, contracts, POAs — used to open companies and sign abroad.
Foreign documents translated to Thai + MFA-legalized for Thai authorities.
Send via LINE/Email with destination country and receiving authority (drives the legalization format).
Registered translator + lawyer reviews legal terminology, signs and stamps.
Our runners handle MFA filing on your behalf — standard 3 days, super-rush 1 day.
Add embassy/consulate legalization for the destination country.
Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking.
MFA only legalizes translations signed by registered translators — generic/Google translations are rejected on submission. Our roster covers every major language with a 2-step QA (translator + lawyer review).
Thai civil documents (birth, household, marriage) follow strict MFA templates — a single misplaced registry number or department name triggers rejection.
Level 1 (Translation + MFA): for Thai use or Hague-Apostille-proxy countries — Thai ministries, some Asian universities.
Level 2 (+ Thai embassy abroad): for countries that require a second Thai-embassy verification on their soil.
Level 3 (+ destination embassy in Thailand): the most common path — translate + MFA, then stamp at the China/UAE/Saudi embassy in Bangkok.
| 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 |
Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Phaya Thai, Lat Phrao, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan
Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, EEC
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun
Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Trang, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ranong, Chumphon
Khon Kaen, Korat, Udon Thani, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Roi Et, Nong Khai
USA · UK · EU · Australia · NZ · Canada · Japan · China · Korea · Singapore · UAE · Saudi
Standard documents are ready in 1–3 business days. Embassy or MFA legalization takes 5–15 business days depending on destination.
Yes — we ship nationwide and worldwide via Kerry/EMS/DHL/FedEx. Identity may be verified via video call where law permits.
Includes attorney/translator fee, government fees where stated, and domestic delivery. International courier and embassy/MFA fees billed separately at cost.
Call 094-895-8999 or LINE @Thainotary daily 09:00–21:00 — replies within 1 working hour.
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77 provinces + worldwide
Free consultation. No hidden fees. Money-back guarantee on our errors.
| 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.
Australian submissions are a separate regime and need translation by a NAATI-certified practitioner; for hearings and government appointments see our specialised interpreting service.
Written from the competent authority's published rules, not marketing copy.
Quality in official-document translation is not measured by fluency. It is measured by the consistency of proper names, document numbers, dates, and the description of seals. The receiving officer compares these point by point against the original.
Before ordering, ask the receiving party which category of translation is required and how many certification layers follow. Those two answers determine the entire timeline. Send us document images by phone, LINE, or email for an accurate assessment.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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Competent authority: Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA
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.
Can't find your exact case? Ask our staff directly — enquiries are free.
Answers follow the competent authority's published requirements, not marketing copy.
Observed cause: Filing photocopies instead of registry-issued extracts. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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: Translated names not matching the passport or other documents in the set. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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: Foreign documents not certified in the issuing country first. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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: No power of attorney when a representative files. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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: Choosing the wrong request type between translation certification and signature certification. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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 with alterations or illegible print. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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: Planning a visa or registration date without allowing for the queue. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, 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.
Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA is the principal competent authority for MFA Department of Consular Affairs legalisation. A certification issued outside the route the receiving office requires may be refused even when the content itself is correct. 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
The paths most clients take next — ask us by phone, LINE or email at any step.
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until that date, Thai documents used abroad still require legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) followed by legalisation at the destination country's embassy.
Today (before 28 February 2027) Thai documents used abroad still follow the existing chain: certified translation → notarial attestation → legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) → legalisation at the destination country's embassy in Thailand.
Once the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, Thai public documents sent to any of the 130 Contracting Parties will require only a single Apostille from the Department of Consular Affairs, with no further embassy legalisation.
Source: HCCH (Hague Conference on Private International Law) Thailand accedes to the 1961 Apostille Convention
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Composite cases assembled from commonly seen matters — not individual clients, no personal data.
a foreign national living in Thailand from China — a tight travel or filing deadline required resequencing the work
What we handled: 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: if I am upcountry or abroad, must I attend in person?
Indicative timeline: roughly 7–14 working days end to end
an attorney-in-fact acting for the document holder from Krabi — 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 · prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport
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
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Nakhon Sawan — 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 · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · 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
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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.
