English Q&A Hub · Bangkok
Bangkok Notary, Legalisation & Marriage Q&A for Expats
Lawyer-written deep dives for expats and foreign nationals using Notary Public, MFA legalisation, Police Clearance, and Amphur marriage services in Bangkok.
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How much does a Notary Public in Bangkok cost in 2026?
Notarial Services Attorneys in Bangkok start at THB 1,500 per document, including the lawyer's signature, official notary seal, English notarial certificate, archived copy, and tax invoice. Walk-in turnaround: 30–60 minutes.
From ฿1,500 · 30 minutes – 14 days - legalization
How does embassy legalisation work in Bangkok for documents going abroad?
Thailand is not a Hague Apostille member, so Thai documents need a three-step chain: (1) notarisation by a Thai NSA, (2) legalisation by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (3) final legalisation by the destination embassy in Bangkok. Standard cost THB 4,500–8,500, 7–14 working days.
From ฿4,500 · 4 – 14 working days - police
How do I get a Thai Police Clearance Certificate in Bangkok as a foreigner?
The Thai Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Royal Thai Police HQ in Lat Phrao after in-person fingerprinting. Full package — fingerprints, certificate, MFA legalisation, embassy legalisation — costs THB 6,500–9,500 over 10–18 working days.
From ฿6,500 · 10 – 18 working days - marriage
How do foreigners register a marriage in Thailand?
Foreigners marrying in Thailand need: (1) Affirmation of Freedom to Marry from their embassy in Bangkok, (2) certified Thai translation + MFA legalisation, (3) Amphur (district office) registration. Our full package runs THB 12,500–18,500 over 5–10 working days.
From ฿12,500 · 5 – 10 working days - notary
How do I get a Certified True Copy of my passport or document in Bangkok?
A Certified True Copy is issued in Bangkok by a Thai Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) who compares the photocopy to your original and seals it with the wording 'Certified True Copy of the Original'. Cost THB 1,500 per document, walk-in turnaround 20–40 minutes at our BTS Asok office.
From ฿1,500 · 20 minutes – 7 working days - notary
Where is the nearest Notary Public to me in Bangkok? (BTS / MRT guide)
Our main Notarial Services Attorney office is in central Sukhumvit, 3 minutes walk from BTS Asok / MRT Sukhumvit Exit 3. We also serve clients near BTS Phrom Phong, BTS Nana, BTS Phloen Chit, MRT Rama 9, and Silom — book in advance for door-to-door mobile notary service anywhere within Bangkok BMA for THB 2,500 surcharge.
From ฿1,500 · Same-day (20 minutes walk-in) - translation
How do I get a NAATI certified translation in Bangkok for Australian immigration?
NAATI-certified Thai↔English translations for Australian visa, citizenship, partner and student applications are delivered fully online from Bangkok. Standard documents (birth, marriage, police clearance) THB 900–1,800 per page, 24–72 hours, accepted by DHA, AHPRA, VETASSESS and all Australian state authorities.
From ฿900 · 24 – 72 hours - legalization
What is the difference between an apostille and legalisation for Thai documents?
Thailand is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so apostilles cannot be issued in Thailand and are not accepted for documents going to Thailand. Instead, Thai documents for foreign use need the three-step chain: Notary Public → Thai MFA → destination embassy in Bangkok. Foreign documents for Thai use need the reverse chain.
From ฿4,500 · 3 – 14 working days - translation
How do I get a certified Thai↔English translation in Bangkok for overseas use?
Certified Thai↔English translations issued in Bangkok come with a translator's affidavit and are notarised by our NSA. Pricing starts at THB 800 per page; complete packages with MFA + destination embassy legalisation cost THB 4,500–8,500, delivered in 3–7 working days.
From ฿800 · 3–7 working days - notary
How do I prepare a Power of Attorney in Bangkok for use overseas?
A Power of Attorney signed in Bangkok for use abroad is notarised by an NSA, legalised by the Thai MFA, and consularly legalised by your destination embassy. Full chain runs THB 4,500–6,500 over 5–10 working days, including DHL Express delivery worldwide.
From ฿4,500 · 5–10 working days - notary
Where can I find a Notary Public near me in Bangkok? (Same-day, English-speaking)
English-speaking Notarial Services Attorneys are available across central Bangkok — Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Asok, Phrom Phong, Thong Lo, Silom — with walk-in same-day service from THB 1,500 per signature. Mobile notary at your condo or office adds THB 500–1,000. All notarisations carry the Lawyers Council of Thailand seal and are accepted by US, UK, EU, AU embassies and the Thai MFA.
From ฿1,500 · 15 – 60 minutes (same day) - notary
How do I get a Certified True Copy in Thailand that USCIS, UKVI and banks will accept?
A Certified True Copy issued by a Thai Notarial Services Attorney (THB 1,500 per document, 30–60 minutes in Bangkok) is the only domestic certification accepted by USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, Australian DHA, foreign banks (HSBC, DBS, OCBC), and overseas universities. The certified copy carries the Lawyers Council seal, register number, and English certification statement on every page.
From ฿1,500 · 30 – 60 minutes - legalization
What is the complete document legalization process in Bangkok? (Apostille + Embassy chain 2026)
Since Thailand joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 22 January 2026, documents for Apostille-member countries (USA, UK, EU, JP, KR, AU, SG) need only Notary + Thai MFA Apostille (2–5 working days, THB 3,000–5,000 all-in). Non-member destinations (China, Vietnam, UAE, Saudi Arabia) still require the traditional chain: Notary → MFA → destination embassy in Bangkok (7–14 working days, THB 4,500–8,500).
From ฿3,000 · 2 – 14 working days