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Divorce Decree → Japan(Divorce Decree) by a 認証翻訳 + 公証人 registered with Notary Public + JLIA
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A Thai Divorce Decree filed in Japan must be rendered by a 認証翻訳 + 公証人 registered with Notary Public + JLIA. End-to-end pipeline: ตามคิวของหน่วยงาน (แจ้งกรอบเวลาหลังตรวจเอกสาร) (คำพิพากษาอาจยาว 5–20 หน้า). Fees: ตามอัตราล่าสุดของหน่วยงาน (ตรวจที่เว็บไซต์ทางการก่อนยื่น). Destination authority: Standesamt / État civil / ศาลปลายทาง. NYC Visa & Translation runs the full Bangkok chain — MFA legalisation, Apostille, sworn translation abroad, worldwide courier.
- ตามคิวของหน่วยงาน (แจ้งกรอบเวลาหลังตรวจเอกสาร) (คำพิพากษาอาจยาว 5–20 หน้า)
- ตามอัตราล่าสุดของหน่วยงาน (ตรวจที่เว็บไซต์ทางการก่อนยื่น)
- 認証翻訳 + 公証人
- Notary
Divorce Decree = Divorce Decree in the Japan system
Inside Japan civil administration, a Thai divorce decree is filed under the local designation Divorce Decree and only accepted when rendered by a 認証翻訳 + 公証人 carrying a valid Notary Public + JLIA registration. Registrars typically scan the translator's QR / registration number before accepting the file — a translation from a generic agency, a Thai MOJ interpreter, or a Thai Notary Public cannot substitute.
Primary use-cases
- Re-marriage registration abroad
- Foreign civil-registry status update
- Post-divorce asset & pension division
6-step end-to-end process
- 1
Obtain original / certified copy
Request an original Divorce Decree from the source Thai authority (district office / academic institution). Alternatively send us a PDF scan first for an accurate quote and page count.
- 2
MFA consular legalisation (Thailand)
The original is legalised at the Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana / Chiang Mai / Songkhla / Khon Kaen). We can walk it through on your behalf.
- 3
Hague Apostille
Consular Affairs affixes the Hague Apostille stamp — no embassy step required for member states.
- 4
Sworn translation into Japanese (日本語)
The stamped file is forwarded to a 認証翻訳 + 公証人 registered with Notary Public + JLIA. They translate into Japanese (日本語) and affix an official seal and wet signature.
- 5
Bilingual QA pass
Our QA team cross-checks Divorce Decree ↔ Thai against the source — names, dates, ID numbers and stamps must match the original 100% before dispatch.
- 6
Worldwide dispatch & filing support
Hard copies ship via EMS / DHL with tracking. Where required we coordinate with a local agent in Japan to submit the file directly to Standesamt / État civil / ศาลปลายทาง.
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ตามอัตราล่าสุดของหน่วยงาน (ตรวจที่เว็บไซต์ทางการก่อนยื่น)
End-to-end turnaround
ตามคิวของหน่วยงาน (แจ้งกรอบเวลาหลังตรวจเอกสาร) (คำพิพากษาอาจยาว 5–20 หน้า)
* Pricing is based on standard A4 pages. Final quotation is confirmed after we inspect the scanned original. Rush (24–48 h) attracts a 50–100% surcharge.
FAQ · Divorce Decree × Japan
Why must a Divorce Decree for Japan be produced by a Sworn Translator?
Japan only accepts a Divorce Decree rendered by a 認証翻訳 + 公証人 registered with Notary Public + JLIA. Civil registrars, courts and immigration offices verify the translator's registration number on submission — translations from generic Thai agencies, Thai MOJ court interpreters, or Thai Notary Publics are rejected outright.
How long does a Divorce Decree for Japan take?
A typical range is ตามคิวของหน่วยงาน (แจ้งกรอบเวลาหลังตรวจเอกสาร) (คำพิพากษาอาจยาว 5–20 หน้า), but we confirm the timeline after reviewing your documents. Urgent handling is possible in some cases and is quoted before work starts. When Japan embassy legalisation is required, timing depends on the embassy queue, which we do not control.
What are the total costs for Divorce Decree (Divorce Decree)?
ตามอัตราล่าสุดของหน่วยงาน (ตรวจที่เว็บไซต์ทางการก่อนยื่น). Per-page pricing is based on a standard A4 with normal density; multi-stamp or heavy-watermark originals add 10–20%. Japan embassy authentication is charged at each embassy's current official rate per document.
Which authority receives the translated Divorce Decree?
Standesamt / État civil / ศาลปลายทาง is the primary receiving body. For Japan filings this typically flows through Notary Public + JLIA or the relevant local civil registry. We confirm the exact receiving authority in writing before starting every job.
Is Apostille or embassy legalisation required first?
Japan is a Hague Apostille Convention member — the Thai original must carry a Consular Affairs Apostille before it reaches the sworn translator abroad. We manage the Apostille end-to-end.
Can I handle everything remotely from overseas?
Yes. Send high-resolution PDF scans via LINE Official @NYC168 or email contact@nyclegal.co.th. Hard copies ship worldwide by EMS / DHL with tracking. Overseas clients pay by international wire or PayPal — no Bangkok visit required.
How is this different from a Thai MOJ court translator?
A 認証翻訳 + 公証人 carries a Japan registration number verified by Notary Public + JLIA. A Thai MOJ translator is registered with Thailand's Ministry of Justice and only recognised inside Thai courts and Thai state offices — Japan authorities do not accept MOJ certification for a Divorce Decree.
What if the finished translation contains an error?
Any error caused by our translator is corrected, re-printed and re-stamped at no extra charge. Acceptance is always decided by the Japan authority — please verify its current requirements with official sources before filing.
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- Ministry of Justice— Ministry of Justice
- ISO 17100 — Translation services requirements— ISO
- USCIS — certified English translation requirement (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3))— USCIS
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Frequently asked questions
- What makes a Thai translation 'certified' and who is allowed to certify it?
- A certified translation is a translation issued with a signed certification statement from a translation agency or qualified translator confirming the text is a true and complete rendering of the original. Thailand has no single government translator register for general use, so acceptance depends on the receiving authority: the Department of Consular Affairs accepts translations submitted with the original document for legalization, embassies usually accept agency-certified translations, and some foreign authorities additionally require a sworn or NAATI translator. We confirm the receiving body's rule before translating so the document is not rejected later.
- Do I need the original document or is a scan enough for translation?
- A clear scan is enough to produce the translation, but the original is normally required for the legalization step that follows. The Department of Consular Affairs checks the translation against the original or a certified true copy issued by the responsible Thai authority, so if you plan to legalize, send us a high-resolution scan to start the translation and keep the original ready for submission.
- How should Thai names be spelled in an English translation?
- Always match the spelling printed in the passport, even when it differs from Royal Thai General System transliteration. Authorities compare the translation against the passport and treat any mismatch as a different person, which is one of the most common causes of rejection. If a name has been spelled differently on older documents, we add a spelling-variation note or arrange a name-consistency affidavit.
- How long does a certified translation take and can it be rushed?
- Standard civil documents such as an ID card, house registration, birth or marriage certificate are typically ready in one to two working days, while contracts, court judgments and academic transcripts take longer because of terminology checks. Same-day handling is possible for short standard documents if the scan arrives in the morning; rush handling does not shorten the separate MFA legalization queue.