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 · THB 1,500-15,000 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 within 1 business day. Onward translation, MFA legalization, and Apostille chain available.
Fee: THB 1,500–3,500 · Turnaround: 1 business day (Bangkok) · 2-3 days (provinces)
Revenue Dept. — VAT Certificate & Tax History
Proxy retrieval of VAT certificate and tax filing history from Thai Revenue Department, with onward translation, MFA legalization, and Apostille for investor visa or overseas bank loan applications.
Fee: THB 2,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 1-5 business days (some cases require 15-day written response)
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: THB 1,500–4,500 · Turnaround: Half-day to 1 day (Bangkok) · 1-3 days (provinces incl. EMS)
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: THB 1,800–5,500 · Turnaround: 1-2 days (in-district) · 3-7 days (pre-2000 legacy paper records)
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. 10-18 working days end-to-end.
Fee: THB 3,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 7-15 business days (police) + 2-3 days (translation + MFA)
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: THB 2,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 3-10 business days (some universities up to 15) · OCSC recognition 30-60 days
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: THB 3,500–12,000 · Turnaround: 10-15 business days (council must convene to approve CGS)
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: THB 1,800–5,500 · Turnaround: 3-7 business days (online cases 1-2 days)
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: THB 2,500–7,500 · Turnaround: 5-15 business days (up to 30 if employer verification needed)
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: THB 2,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 1-3 business days (deed) · 3-7 days (history + map)
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: THB 1,500–3,500 · Turnaround: 1 day (history + IDP in Bangkok) · 3-5 days (provinces)
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: THB 1,500–5,500 · Turnaround: 1-3 business days (certifications) · 30 min (ID card renewal)
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: THB 2,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 3-7 business days (copies) · 15-30 days (Status/Ownership Certificate)
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: THB 3,500–12,000 · Turnaround: 3-10 business days (historical records up to 15 days)
Excise Dept. — Alcohol / Tobacco / Fuel License
Proxy renewal of alcohol/tobacco/fuel licenses from the Thai Excise Department nationwide.
Fee: THB 3,500–12,000 · Turnaround: 5-15 business days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Legalization & Apostille
Full MFA legalization + Apostille (post-28 Feb 2027 Hague) service at Chaeng Watthana — same-day express (THB 800) and 2-day normal (THB 400) nationwide.
Fee: THB 1,500–8,500 · Turnaround: Same-day (Express THB 800) · 2 days (Normal THB 400) · 3-5 days (provinces)
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: THB 1,500–15,000 · Turnaround: Same-day (TM30/TM47 online) · 1-3 days (Re-Entry) · 30-90 days (Visa Extension)
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: THB 2,500–8,500 · Turnaround: 1-3 business days (online) · 7-15 days (historical archive)
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: THB 2,500–12,000 · Turnaround: 1-5 business days (inspection cases 3-7 days)
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: THB 1,800–5,500 · Turnaround: 3-7 business days
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: THB 2,500–6,500 · Turnaround: 5-10 business days
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?
THB 1,500-15,000 per agency depending on complexity + actual government fees + courier. Written quote before any work begins.
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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- Certified translation — every language
Certified translation across civil, academic, corporate, contractual, financial, medical, technical and IP documents — with the Notary → MFA → embassy legalization chain handled end to end.
Thai–English THB 500–1,200/page · other languages THB 800–2,500/page
1,000 keywords · 500 questions · 16 clusters
- Thai MFA consular legalization
Thai MFA legalization workflow: fees, turnaround, inbound foreign documents, and how the chain connects to destination-country apostille requirements.
THB 200/stamp (3 working days) · express THB 400/stamp
882 keywords · 500 questions · 16 clusters
Official sources
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- กรมการกงสุล — บริการรับรองเอกสาร (นิติกรณ์)— กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- กรมการปกครอง — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนครอบครัว— Department of Provincial Administration
- สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ — ทนายความผู้ทำคำรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสาร— Lawyers Council of Thailand
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา — ฐานข้อมูลกฎหมายไทย— 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 THB 10 for authorizing one person to act in a single matter and THB 30 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.