Notary Public for Hong Kong Citizens in Thailand
Where can Hong Kong citizens get documents notarized in Thailand?
Hong Kong passport holders investing in Thailand often need signatures certified on shareholder resolutions, director appointments or powers of attorney for the Companies Registry or a Hong Kong bank. Hong Kong runs its own Apostille system, but for documents executed in Thailand we confirm what the recipient accepts, then prepare English or Chinese drafts to match. Confirm with your embassy whether a local notarial certificate or consular service is required.
Thai-licensed Notarial Services Attorney handling documents for Hong Kong (HK) nationals living, working or investing in Thailand. Our Bangkok office is a short ride from HKETO Bangkok in สาทร · เขตสาทร.
Quick answer
Legalisation chain: Notarial attorney certificate → Thai Department of Consular Affairs authentication (if the recipient requires it) → HKETO Bangkok legalisation (if required). See the Apostille status note and confirm with the recipient first.
Timing: Estimated after document review; no outcome is guaranteed.
Fees: Quoted on request after document review
Overview for Hong Kong clients
Hong Kong passport holders investing in Thailand often need signatures certified on shareholder resolutions, director appointments or powers of attorney for the Companies Registry or a Hong Kong bank. Hong Kong runs its own Apostille system, but for documents executed in Thailand we confirm what the recipient accepts, then prepare English or Chinese drafts to match.
Most requested notarial acts for Hong Kong clients
- Shareholder and director resolutions
- Business powers of attorney
- Certified passport copies
- Chinese–Thai–English translations
What to know about HKETO Bangkok
Hong Kong passport matters may involve the Chinese Embassy or the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. Check the correct body on official websites.
Embassy services change — check the official website before booking.
Planning example
Planning example: a client must sign a director-appointment resolution for a Hong Kong company while in Thailand. We confirm the format with the company secretary, then arrange signing before the lawyer.
FAQ for Hong Kong clients
Can documents be in Chinese?
Yes if accepted; we can arrange a certified translation.
Must it go through the Chinese Embassy?
It depends on the recipient — confirm first.
How can my company secretary help?
They usually know the Registry's format; coordinate before signing.
Related services
Bangkok office speaks English & จีนกวางตุ้ง · อังกฤษ
Tell us the receiving authority and we'll map the steps it actually requires.
Call 083-2494999Knowledge bases behind every service
3,057 answered questions written by our lawyers and translators, grouped by service. Free to read, no sign-up.
- Master Service Hub — every service we file
The cross-service index: certified translation, interpreting, visa/work permit/BOI, tax-legal-estate, cross-border M&A, aviation & maritime, and holding-company structuring.
649 answered questions
- Thai MFA consular legalization
Thai MFA legalization workflow: fees, turnaround, inbound foreign documents, and how the chain connects to destination-country apostille requirements.
500 answered questions
- Notary Public / Notarial Services Attorney
Notarial Services Attorney: signature and document certification, certified copies, translations, powers of attorney, corporate records and expatriate paperwork.
200 answered questions
Official sources — legalization, apostille, notary
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Legalization e-Service appointment system— Department of Consular Affairs
- HCCH — Apostille Convention (5 October 1961) full text & status table— Hague Conference on Private International Law
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorneys— Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Department of Provincial Administration — civil & family registration— Department of Provincial Administration
- Royal Thai Government Gazette— Royal Thai Government Gazette
Related services
Most document work runs across several steps — jump straight to the next one you need.
- Certified translation
- Notary Public
- Consular legalization
- Police clearance certificate
- Company & BOI
- Full service index
Contact us by phone, LINE or email for a free initial enquiry and a quote after document review. Timing depends on the work and relevant authorities.
General information before proceeding: Confirm current requirements with the receiving authority before using your documents. This page is not a legal opinion for your individual case — meet the team · editorial policy
Not sure which service you need? Read the guides
Each guide answers first, then explains: decision criteria, comparison tables, the real process and the mistakes we see most often.
- Choosing a certified translation provider
How to pick a translator accepted by consular, embassy and receiving bodies
- Services for expats living in Thailand
Signature certification, residence, marriage and everyday paperwork
- Notary Public and consular legalization
The correct order of steps before sending documents abroad
- Choosing the right visa and work permit
Compare visa categories and the documents each one needs translated
- Translation by language
English, Chinese, Japanese, European, Arabic, Russian and embassy rules
- Specialized translation
Contracts, financial statements, MSDS, ISO and BOI filings
Talk to us first: 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th
Frequently asked questions
- Does Thailand have notaries public?
- Thailand uses Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand for notarial acts within their permitted scope. Acceptance abroad depends on the recipient. Ask which certifier, wording and any additional authentication it requires; notarial certification is not the same as an Apostille.
- What documents can a Notarial Services Attorney certify?
- Commonly certified items include signatures on powers of attorney, affidavits and statutory declarations, certified true copies of passports and corporate documents, company resolutions and share transfer forms, sponsorship and consent letters, and the identity of a signatory for foreign banks, universities and courts. The attorney certifies the signing act or copy fidelity — not the truth of the content.
- Do I have to sign in person?
- Yes. The attorney must see the signatory in person together with the original passport or Thai ID before certifying a signature, which is the core safeguard of the service. Remote or scanned signatures cannot be certified. Mobile appointments at your office, condominium lobby or a nearby café are available if you cannot come to ours.
- How much does notarial certification cost and how fast is it?
- Attorney notarial certification starts at the current official rate per document, with the final price depending on the number of documents, signatories and whether the appointment is mobile or out of hours. The certification itself is completed during the appointment; only the subsequent MFA and embassy steps add working days.
More on Notary Public / Notarial Services Attorney →All FAQs