Notary for US Visas (K-1 / CR-1 / IR-1 / B1-B2)
In Thailand, only lawyers licensed as Notarial Services Attorneys by the Lawyers Council of Thailand may notarise documents for foreign use — a status distinct from clerical certification at the district office. NYC has handled 500+ K-1 fiancé filings — fluent in USCIS forms and US legal drafting. 3 Notarial Services Attorneys on desk — reach them via LINE @NYCLI.
Common pitfalls when notarising for United States
NYC has handled 500+ K-1 fiancé filings — fluent in USCIS forms and US legal drafting.
Documents in this class are filed with USCIS, US Embassy Bangkok, National Visa Center, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Fees and turnaround for — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public (Notarial Services Attorney)
- 2MFA legalisation (only for Thai civil-registry documents)
- 3USCIS accepts Thai notarisation directly for most affidavits
United States is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
The NYC workflow for — Frequently notarised documents
- Affidavit of Support I-864
- Statement of Marital Relationship
- Certified True Copy of Passport
- Bona Fide Relationship Affidavit
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (United States)
- •USCIS accepts Thai Notary directly for many forms — a US Embassy stamp is rarely required.
- •Always attach an English-language Notarial Certificate stating the attorney's Lawyers-Council registration number.
- •Thai civil-registry documents (birth, house, marriage) need an extra 3–5 days for MFA legalisation.
FAQ — United States
Does USCIS want a Notary Public or a Notarial Services Attorney?
Both are accepted — a Thai Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council has equivalent standing to a US Notary Public.
What affidavits does a K-1 file need?
Three core affidavits: Statement of Marital Relationship, Bona Fide Relationship Evidence and Financial Support — NYC bundles all three for THB 4,500.
Do we still need MFA + US Embassy Bangkok?
Most affidavits skip both. Civil-registry documents need MFA but not a US Embassy stamp — USCIS accepts MFA Thailand directly.