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.
주요 포인트
변호사법(불기 2528년)에 따라 태국 변호사협회에 등록된 변호사만 인증할 수 있습니다
변호사 면전에서 서명하고 여권 또는 태국 신분증 원본을 제시해야 합니다
해외에서 사용할 문서는 외교부 영사국 인증 및 목적국 대사관 인증이 추가로 필요할 수 있습니다
절차와 소요 기간은 기관 규정에 따라 변경될 수 있으므로 제출 전 확인하시기 바랍니다
진행 절차 요약
단계
수행 주체
필요 서류
예상 소요
1. Review the file and confirm the certification format
태국의 공증 업무 자격을 가진 변호사가 발급하는 인증은 문서 내용의 진실성을 증명하지 않습니다. 서명자가 직접 출석하고 유효한 신분증을 제시했으며 인증인 앞에서 서명했다는 절차적 사실을 증명합니다. 접수 기관은 인증 문구를 먼저 확인하므로 문구 선택이 결과를 좌우합니다.
실제로 충족해야 하는 조건
사본 인증의 경우 당일 원본 제시가 필요하며 이미지 파일 대조는 대부분 인정되지 않습니다.
서명자는 유효기간이 남은 여권 또는 신분증을 지참하고 직접 출석해야 하며 사전 송부한 사본으로 대체할 수 없습니다.
법인을 대리해 서명하는 경우 최근 발급된 법인 증명서와 등기된 제한에 부합하는 서명 권한 증빙이 필요합니다.
반려되는 주요 원인
여권과 철자가 다른 성명 표기는 부호나 중간 이름 순서 차이만으로도 거절 사유가 됩니다.
미리 서명한 문서를 나중에 인증하는 방식은 면전 서명 기재와 사실이 불일치해 통상 전부 반려됩니다.
가장 안전한 방법은 접수 기관의 요건을 서면으로 확보한 뒤 인증 문구와 절차 순서를 맞추는 것입니다. 목적국과 사용 목적을 알려주시면 전화·LINE·이메일로 안내해 드립니다.
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
How is a public document issued in Spain certified and translated before it can be filed with a Thai district office, the DBD or a Thai court?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How is a public document issued in Spain certified and translated before it can be filed with a Thai district office, the DBD or a Thai court?" — 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.
Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: many destinations accept documents only within 3–6 months of issue or certification. Missing that window means re-issuing and re-certifying the entire set, so plan backwards from the real filing date.
Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
How will the Hague Apostille Convention entering into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 change legalisation for documents sent to Russia?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "How will the Hague Apostille Convention entering into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 change legalisation for documents sent to Russia?" — 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).
Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery.
What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it.
Common pitfall: self-made or machine translations are usually refused — reviewers check the letterhead, the translator's certification wording, and whether every stamp on the original has been rendered.
Practitioner's tip: send us photographs of the documents before work begins. We will confirm the correct chain, an honest timeline, and anything still missing so you do not lose a filing slot.
How many extra days should someone in Chiang Mai allow for courier transit when arranging MFA/embassy legalisation (and Apostille from 28 February 2027), and how is the parcel tracked?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How many extra days should someone in Chiang Mai allow for courier transit when arranging MFA/embassy legalisation (and Apostille from 28 February 2027), and how is the parcel tracked?" — 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).
Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery.
What to prepare: the original, a signed certified-true copy, a completed application form, a contact number reachable during office hours, and the name of the destination authority so the correct certification format is applied.
Common pitfall: many destinations accept documents only within 3–6 months of issue or certification. Missing that window means re-issuing and re-certifying the entire set, so plan backwards from the real filing date.
Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
When the passport spelling differs from a power of attorney for a cross-border property transaction, should the source record be corrected first or is a same-person affidavit enough?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "When the passport spelling differs from a power of attorney for a cross-border property transaction, should the source record be corrected first or is a same-person affidavit enough?" — Thai consular legalisation is performed by the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at Government Complex Chaeng Watthana (Building B), plus MRT Khlong Toei and regional counters. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so documents destined for member states now need a single Apostille from MFA — no destination-embassy step, except for states that objected to Thailand's accession. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: official fees and service windows change. Verify the current rate and turnaround directly with the certifying authority before you fix a budget or a travel date.
Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
What happens to the application if affidavits and statutory declarations is skipped entirely — is the whole file restarted?
Notary Public
Per the Lawyers Council of Thailand's Notarial Services rules to "What happens to the application if affidavits and statutory declarations is skipped entirely — is the whole file restarted?" — Standard turnaround is 1 business day; same-day service is available by appointment for straightforward files. 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. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts.
What to prepare: the full original set, colour scans of every page for translation proofing, an English spelling list for all people and place names, and any extra items listed on the destination authority's own checklist.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: give us your travel or filing deadline up front. We plan backwards and pick the service tier that lands on time without paying for unnecessary express handling.
What acceptance criteria govern foreign electronic notary documents at the Thai MFA?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "What acceptance criteria govern foreign electronic notary documents at the Thai MFA?" — 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.
Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery.
What to prepare: the original, a signed certified-true copy, a completed application form, a contact number reachable during office hours, and the name of the destination authority so the correct certification format is applied.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: give us your travel or filing deadline up front. We plan backwards and pick the service tier that lands on time without paying for unnecessary express handling.
Into which language must a marriage certificate or single-status letter used to marry abroad be translated, and who may certify that translation for MFA acceptance?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "Into which language must a marriage certificate or single-status letter used to marry abroad be translated, and who may certify that translation for MFA acceptance?" — 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.
Process in brief: (1) confirm whether the receiving body wants an Apostille or embassy legalisation; (2) obtain the certified original from the issuing authority; (3) translate through an accepted translator; (4) certify translation and signature; (5) keep high-resolution colour scans of every page before the file leaves Thailand.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
How to get an affidavit notarized by a Thai lawyer?
Notary Public
Per the Lawyers Council of Thailand's Notarial Services rules to "How to get an affidavit notarized by a Thai lawyer?" — Standard turnaround is 1 business day; same-day service is available by appointment for straightforward files. 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. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
Process in brief: (1) confirm whether the receiving body wants an Apostille or embassy legalisation; (2) obtain the certified original from the issuing authority; (3) translate through an accepted translator; (4) certify translation and signature; (5) keep high-resolution colour scans of every page before the file leaves Thailand.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: official fees and service windows change. Verify the current rate and turnaround directly with the certifying authority before you fix a budget or a travel date.
Practitioner's tip: if the same document is needed by several authorities, produce all copies in one round — it saves time and keeps the certification format consistent across the sets.
심화 자주 묻는 질문 — 공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증
답변은 관할 기관이 공표한 요건에 근거합니다(광고 문구가 아닙니다).
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증에서 서류가 반려되는 주요 원인은?
문서 간 이름 표기 불일치, 원본과 사본의 혼동, 제출처가 요구한 경로를 거치지 않은 인증 등이 실제 확인되는 원인입니다. 해당 여부가 불확실하면 Lawyers Council of Thailand 또는 담당자에게 사전에 확인하십시오. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증이 급할 때 어떤 순서로 진행해야 하나요?
되돌아가는 단계를 없애는 것이 가장 빠릅니다. 제출처 요건 확인 → 원본 확보 → 번역·인증 → 최종 제출 순으로 고정하고, 진행 중 요건이 뒤늦게 드러나 반려되는 상황을 피하십시오. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증의 관할 기관은 어디인가요?
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증의 주된 관할 기관은 Lawyers Council of Thailand 입니다. 접수 기관이 지정한 경로가 아닌 방식으로 받은 인증은 내용이 정확하더라도 거부될 수 있습니다. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증의 최신 요건은 어디서 확인하나요?
Lawyers Council of Thailand 의 공고를 직접 확인하시기 바랍니다. 본 페이지가 근거로 삼은 공식 출처는 https://www.lawyerscouncil.or.th/ · https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/legalization 입니다. 기준은 수시로 개정되므로 신청 시마다 최신본을 확인해야 합니다. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증 처리에는 얼마나 걸리나요?
소요 기간은 고정되어 있지 않으며 Lawyers Council of Thailand 의 접수 상황, 서류 종류, 최종 제출 기관에 따라 달라집니다. 따라서 특정 일수를 게시하지 않습니다. 실제 마감보다 여유를 두고 착수하시고, 일정 확정 전에 현재 처리 상황을 확인하십시오. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증 결과물에 유효기간이 있나요?
유효기간은 서비스 제공자가 아니라 제출처가 정합니다. 최근 발급분만 인정하는 기관이 많으므로 제출처 기준을 먼저 확인한 뒤 Lawyers Council of Thailand 절차를 시작해야 대기 중 만료를 피할 수 있습니다. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증은 본인이 직접 가야 하나요, 위임이 되나요?
서명이나 본인 확인이 필요한 단계가 있고 위임장으로 대리 가능한 단계도 있습니다. Lawyers Council of Thailand 의 규정과 서류 종류에 따라 다르므로 방문 예약 전에 조건을 확인하십시오. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
공증변호사(Notarial Services Attorney) 인증 요금이 페이지에 표시되지 않는 이유는 무엇인가요?
페이지 수, 언어, 인증 단계 수, 그리고 Lawyers Council of Thailand 가 공고에 따라 부과하는 공적 수수료에 따라 범위가 크게 달라집니다. 단일 금액 표기는 오해를 부를 수 있어 실제 서류를 확인한 뒤 안내드립니다. 개별 상황은 전화·LINE·이메일로 담당자에게 문의해 주세요. 본 내용은 일반 안내입니다. 요건과 소요 기간은 변경될 수 있으므로 신청 전 반드시 관할 기관의 최신 정보를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
A standard Notarial Services Attorney signature in Thailand costs between 1,000 and 견적 문의 per document, with same-day service in central Bangkok and a written quote provided before any work begins.
Can a Thai notary sign documents that will be used overseas?
Yes. A Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand can notarize documents intended for use abroad, after which the document is legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and, if required, at the destination country's embassy.
Do I need an appointment to notarize a document in Bangkok?
Walk-ins are accepted, but booking a 30-minute slot in advance guarantees same-day completion and lets us pre-check that you bring the right identification and any supporting documents.
What ID do I need to bring to a notary appointment?
Bring your original passport (or Thai national ID for Thai nationals); for corporate documents bring the affidavit/board resolution and a copy of the company affidavit issued within the last 90 days.
검증된 전문 자격
• Member, Lawyers Council of Thailand (สภาทนายความ) — 확인
• Registered certified translator, Ministry of Justice (Thailand) — 확인
• Recognized agent for MFA Legalization Division, Thailand — 확인
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 Germany for an estate matter
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Germany — 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 · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began
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
affidavit from Surat Thani for an overseas company incorporation
a Thai national residing in Thailand from Surat Thani — the spelling on older documents did not match the current passport
What we handled: reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport
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
certified true copy of passport from Nakhon Sawan for a study or scholarship application
a Thai national residing in Thailand from Nakhon Sawan — a tight travel or filing deadline required resequencing the work
What we handled: tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring
What clients usually ask in matters like this: if the destination rejects this set, do we start over from scratch?
Indicative timeline: roughly 3–7 working days end to end