Power of Attorney + Legalization Chain

Legal Basis

Civil & Commercial Code s.797–832 · Lawyers Council Notarial Services Attorney Rules B.E. 2551 · MFA legalization regulation · Apostille Convention (Thailand acceded 22 Dec 2023).

Who Needs This

Anyone appointing an agent for legal acts (land transfer, company registration, vehicle sale, government filings) especially for overseas use.

Required Documents

• Draft POA text (we draft to purpose)
• IDs of principal and agent
• Company affidavit (if corporate)
• Underlying title (land deed, vehicle book)
• Template required by receiving authority (if any)

Common Pitfalls

• Blanket POAs get rejected by Land Office and banks
• Non-Apostille countries (China, UAE) need embassy legalization, not Apostille
• Signatures must be executed in the notary's presence — no pre-signing

Typical Use-cases

• Thais abroad authorising family to transfer land
• Companies delegating overseas bank account opening
• Parents delegating student guardianship abroad
• Overseas heirs empowering Thai counsel for estate administration

FAQ

Which countries accept Apostille?

126 Hague Apostille members (US, UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, etc.). Non-members require embassy legalization.

How long is a POA valid?

Indefinite in principle until revoked in writing, but most banks only accept POAs signed within 6 months.

Can you also handle translation?

Yes — end-to-end: embassy-listed sworn translator + Notary + MFA + Apostille.

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