Notary Public in Thailand (English Service) — Notarial Services Attorney by NYC
NYC provides Notary Public / Notarial Services Attorney service in English for foreign clients living in or visiting Thailand. All notaries are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under regulation B.E. 2551 and follow the same standards required by embassies, consulates, and MFA legalization.
- Years
- 7
- Languages
- 30+
- Countries
- 94
- Notaries
- 6
For: Expats, digital nomads, foreign investors, students and international companies whose home country, university, employer, or bank requires notarised documents produced in Thailand.
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Do foreign documents notarised in Thailand work overseas without apostille?
Thailand joined the HCCH Apostille Convention on 2 Nov 2024 — documents Apostilled at MFA Consular Affairs are accepted in 125+ member states. For non-member destinations, the chain remains Notary → MFA legalization → destination Embassy in Bangkok. NYC handles both routes end-to-end in 5–15 business days.
- Turnaround
- 5–15 days
- Notary fee
- from THB 1,000
- MFA / Apostille
- THB 400/set
- Apostille since
- 2 Nov 2024
full chain
per document
gov fee
Thailand HCCH
What Thai notaries can (and cannot) do
- Signature certification (attesting the signer's identity and free will)
- Certified True Copy (comparing against the original)
- Certification of translation accuracy
- Affidavits, statutory declarations, sworn statements
- Notice of protest, oaths, and specific commercial acknowledgements
Documents we notarise most often
- Power of Attorney (real estate, banking, litigation, corporate)
- Affidavits of single status, income, sponsorship, or support
- Passport / ID copy attestation
- Certified translations for embassy legalization
- Company documents: board resolutions, shareholder registers, incumbency
- Academic transcripts, diplomas, TESOL/TEFL certificates
- Consent letters for minors travelling
Three-step chain for overseas use
Turnaround, fees, and evening / weekend service
How we work
- 1
Send draft
same dayEmail or LINE the draft document + ID; we confirm within 2 hours.
- 2
Book appointment
same day / next dayChoose NYC office, mobile visit, or video-witnessed signing.
- 3
Sign & seal
30–60 minNotary verifies identity, witnesses signature, affixes seal and register entry.
- 4
MFA + Embassy (optional)
3–15 daysWe run the document through MFA (2–3 business days) and the destination embassy.
Documents to prepare
- Passport (original + copy)
- Thai visa & TM.6 / TM.30 (if applicable)
- Document to be notarised (unsigned original)
- Any templates required by the receiving authority
- Company documents: DBD certificate ≤ 90 days if signing on behalf of a company
Indicative fees
Signature certification: from THB 1,000 per document
Certified True Copy: from THB 500 per set (up to 10 pages)
Mobile notary within Bangkok: from THB 1,500 travel
Bundled MFA + Embassy: quoted per country (see legalization pages)
Frequently asked questions
Is a Thai notary equivalent to a US or UK notary?+
Functionally yes for signature and copy certification. However Thailand does not issue apostilles, so overseas authorities usually require MFA + embassy legalization on top of the notary seal.
Can you notarise a document written in English only?+
Yes. All NYC notaries are bilingual attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council; documents in English, Thai, or English-Thai bilingual are all accepted.
Do you offer remote / online notarisation?+
Thailand does not yet recognise remote online notarisation under law. We do offer video-witnessed drafting review before you attend in person, and mobile visits to your hotel or office.
Can you help with the full embassy legalization after notarising?+
Yes — that is the most common request. Ask for a bundle quote covering notary + MFA + destination embassy.
📚 Official references
- HCCH Apostille — Thailand accession— HCCH
- MFA Consular Affairs Department— MFA Thailand
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notary Regulations B.E.2551— Lawyers Council





