Thai Government Document Retrieval — 20 Agencies
Living abroad? Traveling? No time to visit government offices in Thailand? We retrieve your official documents from 20 Thai agencies on your behalf, with onward MoJ/embassy translation, MFA/Apostille, and destination-country embassy authentication — end-to-end in 7-21 days.
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20 agencies · a fee quoted after review per agency · Same-day to 15 days · Onward MFA/Apostille/embassy chain · PoA signable abroad via Thai Embassy or Notary+Apostille.
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Dept. of Business Development — Company Affidavit
Director-authorized retrieval of DBD company affidavit nationwide, timed by agency queues. Onward translation and MFA legalization available (Thai Apostille from 28 Feb 2027).
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Revenue Dept. — VAT Certificate & Tax History
Proxy retrieval of VAT certificate and tax filing history from Thai Revenue Department, with onward translation and MFA legalization for investor visa or overseas bank loan applications.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
District Registry — House Registration TR.14/TR.20
Nationwide proxy retrieval of House Registration TR.14 / TR.20 / TR.13, with certified translation, MFA legalization, and embassy authentication chain — covers all 878 Thai districts + 50 Bangkok districts.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
District Registry — Birth / Death / Marriage / Divorce Certificate
Proxy retrieval of Thai birth, death, marriage, divorce, and single-status certificates from the originating district nationwide — with onward translation, MFA legalization, and Apostille chain for marriage visa, probate, or status change.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Royal Thai Police — Criminal Record Certificate (Police Clearance)
Proxy application for Thai Police Clearance for clients abroad — including FBI/RCMP/AFP-standard fingerprinting, certified translation, MFA legalization, and embassy authentication. Timing confirmed after document review.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Ministry of Education / University — Transcript & Diploma
Proxy retrieval of transcripts and diplomas from any Thai university, plus OCSC recognition and onward WES/ECA/IQAS evaluation for Canada PR, or MFA + embassy chain for study/work visas abroad.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Thai Medical Council / Professional Councils — License & Good Standing
Proxy service for Thai medical professionals to retrieve licenses and Certificates of Good Standing from Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy/Dental Councils, with direct courier to AHPRA (AU), GMC (UK), MCC (Canada), DHA (UAE), MOH Singapore.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Social Security Office — Employment History & Benefit Records
Proxy retrieval of Social Security employment history (Sor.Por.Sor. 6-09) and contribution certificates from any Thai SSO office. Used for Australian 482, Canada PR, Germany Blue Card work visas, and old-age pension claims.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Ministry of Labour — Historical Work Permit & Experience Certification
Proxy retrieval of historical Thai Work Permits and Work Experience Certification from the Ministry of Labour, for Australian Skilled Migration, Canada Express Entry, and NZ SMC applications.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Department of Lands — Land Title Deed (Chanote) & Land Registry
Proxy retrieval of title deed, transfer history, appraisal, and parcel maps from any Thai Land Office where the parcel sits. Used for investor visas or overseas probate.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Dept. of Land Transport — Driving Record & International Driving Permit (IDP)
Proxy renewal of Thai driver license, issuance of IDP 1949/1968, and driving history retrieval for foreign license conversion in Australia, Germany, Canada, UK, and New Zealand.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Dept. of Provincial Administration — National ID & Certifications
Proxy retrieval of name change certificates, marriage/divorce registrations, and DOPA personal certifications nationwide (Thai ID card requires in-person appearance).
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Dept. of Intellectual Property — Trademark & Patent
DIP proxy retrieval of trademark/patent certificates and assignment history for WIPO Madrid Protocol, USPTO, EUIPO filings, or IP litigation.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Customs Dept. — Import/Export Entry & History
Customs Department proxy retrieval of import/export entries and trade history for investor visas, WTO trade disputes, or overseas letters of credit.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Excise Dept. — Alcohol / Tobacco / Fuel License
Proxy renewal of alcohol/tobacco/fuel licenses from the Thai Excise Department nationwide.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Legalization & Apostille
Full MFA legalization + Apostille (post-28 Feb 2027 Hague) service at Chaeng Watthana — same-day express (a fee quoted after review) and 2-day normal (a fee quoted after review) nationwide.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Immigration Bureau — TM30 / TM7 / TM47 / Re-Entry Permit
Proxy filing of TM30, TM47, Re-Entry Permit, Certificate of Residence, and visa extensions at Immigration Chaeng Watthana and all 77 provincial offices — covers Non-B, Non-O, Retirement O-A, Marriage visas.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
SEC Thailand — Listed Company & Executive Filings
SEC Thailand proxy retrieval — 56-1 filings, executives, shareholders, IC/IP/Fund Manager licenses. Used for overseas financial institution applications and CFA/CAIA verification.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Ministry of Agriculture (DOA/DLD/DOF) — Agri Export Certification
Proxy retrieval of Phytosanitary, Origin, Fisheries Health, and GAP/GMP/HACCP certifications for exports to EU/US/JP/CN.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Dept. of Skill Development — Vocational Skill Certification
Proxy retrieval of Thai National Skill Standard + occupational certifications (Chef, Welder, Nurse Aide) for Japan SSW, Korea EPS, and TITP applications.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
Lawyers Council of Thailand — Attorney License & Notarial Services
Proxy retrieval of Thai attorney license + Notarial Services Attorney License + Active Status from the Lawyers Council of Thailand. For foreign bar registration, IBA membership, and arbitration panels.
Fee: quoted after document review · Turnaround: Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue). (typical)
FAQ
Which Thai government agencies do you cover?
20 core agencies: DBD (Business Development), Revenue, Excise, Land Dept., DOPA/District Offices, Lawyers Council, Medical Council, DSD, DLT, Immigration, MFA (Legalization/Apostille), Medical-Nursing-Dental-Pharmacy Councils, Social Security, Labour, Agriculture, Customs, SEC Thailand, DIP (Trademark), Universities (Transcripts), Royal Thai Police (Police Clearance).
How can I authorize you from abroad?
Three options: (1) sign PoA before Thai Embassy in your country + courier to Thailand; (2) sign before local Notary Public + Apostille (Hague members); (3) video-notarization with our Thai attorney + courier via Thai Embassy. Total 7-21 days depending on country.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
How long does it take?
Same-day (MFA express, DLT IDP, in-Bangkok ID card) to 15-30 days (Medical Council Good Standing, WES/ECA transcript, historical archive).
Can you extend to MFA/Apostille/foreign embassy?
Yes — full pipeline. We are one-stop: retrieval + MoJ/embassy-certified translation + MFA legalization + destination embassy in Thailand (US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Korea, ASEAN).
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Official sources
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
- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Provincial Administration — civil & family registration— Department of Provincial Administration
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorneys— Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Office of the Council of State — Thai law database— Office of the Council of State
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Frequently asked questions
- Can you obtain Thai civil documents for me while I am abroad?
- Yes — Thai district offices issue certified extracts to an authorized representative holding a power of attorney, a certified copy of your passport or ID, and the prescribed request form. Powers of attorney signed overseas should be notarized and legalized by the Thai embassy in that country so the district office accepts them without a second visit.
- Which Thai documents are most commonly retrieved for overseas use?
- The frequent set is the house registration extract, ID card record, birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates with their Kor Ror 2 and Kor Ror 6 extracts, single-status certificates, name-change records and company affidavits. Certified extracts issued directly by the responsible office are required because plain photocopies cannot be legalized.
- Are old records from before computerization still obtainable?
- Usually yes, but they take longer. Records predating the national civil-registration digitization are held in bound registers at the district office of registration, so retrieval requires knowing the district and approximate date, and the office may need several days to locate and certify the entry. Where a register was destroyed, an alternative certificate of facts can be issued.
- What stamp duty applies to a Thai power of attorney?
- Thai stamp duty on a power of attorney is a fee quoted after review for authorizing one person to act in a single matter and a fee quoted after review where several matters or several attorneys are involved, affixed and cancelled before use. Missing or uncancelled stamps are a common reason a district office refuses a proxy request.