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Consular legalisation and embassy attestation service

After the attorney's certificate, most documents still pass two counters: legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which verifies the registered signatory, and then attestation by the destination country's embassy in Thailand. Both verify signatures, not content. Critically, the attorney's signature must already be on the MFA register, otherwise the whole instrument must be re-executed. Thailand begins issuing apostilles on 28 February 2027; before that date no Thai authority can issue one. We track the queue and report each stage as it clears.

Indicative fee: Quote on request
Turnaround: Confirmed after document review
Deliverables: เอกสารที่ผ่านนิติกรณ์กรมการกงสุล · เอกสารที่ผ่านการรับรองของสถานทูตปลายทาง (ตามที่สั่ง) · บันทึกลำดับตราประทับและวันที่ทุกขั้น
Typical use: เอกสารไทยที่ต้องใช้ต่อหน่วยงานราชการต่างประเทศ

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No online cart — every engagement starts with a document review and a written fee confirmation.

Authorities that accept this certificate

กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
สถานเอกอัครราชทูต/สถานกงสุลในประเทศไทย

Acceptance depends on each receiving authority's own rules and can change; confirm the requirement with them before proceeding.

Legal basis

ระเบียบกระทรวงการต่างประเทศว่าด้วยการรับรองเอกสาร และข้อกำหนดของแต่ละสถานเอกอัครราชทูตในประเทศไทย

A Notarial Services Attorney certificate attests that the signatory appeared in person and signed on the stated date and place. It does not certify that the content of the document is true or complete.

What to prepare for this document

The original or already certified document
A translation certified as the Department of Consular Affairs requires
Destination country and receiving authority
Copy of the document owner's passport

Common reasons for rework

Skipping the Department of Consular Affairs and going straight to the embassy
Planning on an apostille before it takes effect
Not checking whether the embassy legalises that document type

How it works

Send scans and tell us the destination country and receiving authority via LINE @NYC168 or contact@nyclegal.co.th
Our attorneys review the draft and confirm the fee and timeline in writing
Sign before the attorney at our office or at your location
Receive the original with seal and registration number, plus a PDF scan
Where needed we continue to consular legalisation and the destination embassy

Frequently asked questions

Can I use an apostille instead of consular legalisation now?

The Apostille Convention takes effect for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then the Department of Consular Affairs and destination-embassy chain still applies.

Does every country need embassy legalisation after the DCA?

No. Some recipients accept the document after the Department of Consular Affairs alone. Check with the recipient.

How long does legalisation take?

It depends on the DCA's and each embassy's queue and rules. We give an estimate after reviewing documents and cannot guarantee a completion date.

When is consular legalisation and embassy attestation service used and what do I receive?

After the attorney's certificate, most documents still pass two counters: legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which verifies the registered signatory, and then attestation by the destination country's embassy in Thailand. You receive: เอกสารที่ผ่านนิติกรณ์กรมการกงสุล · เอกสารที่ผ่านการรับรองของสถานทูตปลายทาง (ตามที่สั่ง) · บันทึกลำดับตราประทับและวันที่ทุกขั้น

What do fees and timing depend on for consular legalisation and embassy attestation service?

Both are quoted after document review and depend on the number of documents, signers, language and any onward legalisation. Department of Consular Affairs and embassy queues are not included.