Q: What is a Notary Public in Thailand?
A: A Notary Public in Thailand is a licensed attorney authorized by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to authenticate signatures, certify true copies, administer oaths, and prepare statutory declarations for use domestically and internationally.
Q: Is Thai Notary Public recognized internationally?
A: Yes. Documents notarized by a Thai Notary Public can be further legalized via MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the destination country's embassy. For Hague Convention countries (Apostille becomes available for Thai documents on 28 February 2027), an Apostille replaces the embassy step.
Q: What documents can be notarized?
A: Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Consent to Travel for minors, Company documents (Board Resolutions, Shareholder Minutes), Contract signatures, Certified True Copy of passports/degrees/certificates, and Witnessing of signatures.
Q: How long does the process take?
A: Standard notarization: 15–30 minutes once documents are reviewed. Same-day service is available for urgent requests (Quoted per case express fee). Walk-in accepted at Bangkok office (Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00).
Q: Do I need to appear in person?
A: Yes for signature witnessing and sworn statements. For Certified True Copies of documents you already hold, a representative can present originals on your behalf in some cases — consult first.
Q: What is the difference between Thai Notary Public and Sworn Translator?
A: Notary Public certifies signatures and true copies; Sworn Translator (e.g., MoJ Thailand, NAATI Australia, or European system Sworn Translators) certifies the accuracy of translations. Many clients need both for international use.
Q: Can you notarize documents in English?
A: Absolutely. Our attorneys handle English documents daily for multinational clients, expats, and global filings. We also certify bilingual Thai-English documents.
Q: What is the cost of Notary Public services?
A: Starting from Quoted per case per signature. Certified True Copy from Quoted per case. Affidavit drafting from Quoted per case. POA drafting from Quoted per case. See full price list below.