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Court Criminal Record Certificate
Court-issued criminal case status certificate — distinct from Police Clearance, often required for PR / citizenship.
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Court Criminal Record Certificate at NYC Visa & Translation: starting from service-list rate, 5–15 business days (Rush 24–72h available). Fully bundled translation + MoJ/MFA/embassy/Apostille legalization + worldwide DHL. ance guarantee.
- 99%+
- Acceptance rate
- 5–15
- Business days
- 77
- Provinces served
- 195
- Destination countries
Required documents
- Applicant ID card / passport (certified true copy).
- Original document to be translated/legalized — must be the genuine issued copy, not a photocopy.
- Power of Attorney if NYC submits on your behalf, with THB 30 stamp duty.
- Destination country and purpose of use (visa / study / employment / marriage / business).
- 50% deposit upon engagement; balance due on document handover.
7-stage process
- 1. Free case review
Send scan / photo via LINE or email — we map the correct legalization route for your destination within 1 business hour.
- 2. Collect originals
Drop at our Ladprao 95 office, use our Bangkok messenger, or ship EMS nationwide.
- 3. Translate + QA review
Certified translator + 2-stage QA in 2–3 business days. Languages: EN/CN/JP/KR/DE/FR/ES/RU/AR + NAATI.
- 4. Source-ministry certification
MoJ / Medical Council / MoL / SSO / DSDW / Civil Registrar — depending on document type.
- 5. MFA Consular + Apostille
Department of Consular Affairs — Apostille (Hague Convention since 14 Dec 2024) or destination legalization.
- 6. Embassy attestation (if needed)
Destination embassy — required for non-Apostille countries: China, India, UAE, Vietnam, etc.
- 7. Delivery
DHL Worldwide Express (1–3 days), EMS within Thailand, or pick-up at Ladprao 95.
Pricing
| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Court doc translation (TH ↔ EN) | 1,200 – 3,500 / page |
| Other languages (CN/JP/KR/DE/FR…) | 1,800 – 5,500 / page |
| Notary Public | 2,500 – 8,000 |
| MoJ Legal Affairs fee | 400 – 1,200 / set |
| MoJ delivery service | 3,500 – 6,000 |
| MFA + Apostille fee | 200 – 800 / set |
| MFA delivery service | 2,500 – 5,000 |
| Embassy fee | 1,800 – 2,600 / set |
| Embassy delivery service | 5,000 – 12,000 |
| Worldwide DHL shipping | 2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Court Criminal Record Certificate take?
Standard: 5–10 business days (translation + source ministry). Add 5–10 days for MFA + Apostille, or 7–14 days for embassy chain. Rush service (24–72h, +50–100%) available for urgent litigation.
How much does Court Criminal Record Certificate cost?
Starting from service-list rate. Translation and certification bundled; government fees passed through at cost (MoJ 400–1,200, MFA 200–800, embassy 1,800–2,600). No hidden charges, full receipts and tax invoices for every stage.
Which countries accept Court Criminal Record Certificate?
Accepted worldwide in 195 countries. 125+ Hague Apostille member states (since 14 Dec 2024) bypass embassy attestation; remaining countries use legalization chain. We confirm the exact route for your destination before starting.
Do I need to visit the office?
No — fully online end-to-end: send scans via LINE/email → mail originals by EMS or Kerry → pay by bank transfer / credit card / PromptPay → receive by DHL or EMS anywhere in Thailand or worldwide. Ideal for upcountry and overseas clients.
Can foreigners in Thailand use this service?
Yes — we serve expats of all nationalities. Service languages: Thai, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Russian, Arabic. Interpreters and specialist lawyers available for complex cases.
Is acceptance guaranteed?
Quality guarantee: if a document is rejected by the destination authority due to our error, NYC re-does it free of charge. Real across 50,000+ document sets in the last 36 months.
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Free consultation, case assessment within 1 business hour, all questions answered before engagement.
Service Knowledge Base
Thai Police Clearance Certificate — questions applicants actually ask
Answers on obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch — fingerprinting, required documents, applying from abroad, and onward MFA/embassy legalisation. (27+ search topics covered)
What if I have a prior arrest or conviction?
The certificate reports what appears in the records under the issuing authority's rules; it is not an approval decision. Never conceal history on a visa or other application, since misrepresentation is treated more seriously than the record itself. Where a judgment or order exists, prepare a certified copy and a factual explanation, and if the record is inaccurate, apply to the responsible authority for correction.
Can I apply from outside Thailand?
Yes, through a power of attorney. You send the completed application, passport copy and fingerprint card, and an authorised representative in Thailand files and collects on your behalf.
How long is a police clearance certificate valid?
The certificate itself usually carries no expiry date, but nearly every receiving authority applies its own recency rule, commonly in immigration and adoption matters. Ask the receiving authority for that window first, then start the application so the certificate is still within it after translation, consular legalisation and any embassy attestation are complete.
Do I need fingerprints taken?
Yes. Fingerprints must be taken on the Royal Thai Police form. Applicants in Thailand can do this at a police station; applicants abroad usually use a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or a local police authority under the conditions the centre publishes.
Must fingerprints be taken in person?
The check is fingerprint-based. Applicants inside Thailand attend a designated police unit. Applicants abroad normally have prints taken by the local police authority or at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General, then send the fingerprint form with supporting documents to the issuing office in Thailand through the published channel. Confirm the current forms and channels on the issuing authority's website before starting.
Can it be issued in English?
Yes. Applicants state the destination purpose and the certificate can be issued in English, so a separate translation is often unnecessary. If the receiving authority requires a specific format or a certified translation, we prepare that alongside.
Who can apply for a Thai police clearance certificate?
Thai nationals and foreign nationals who have resided in Thailand may apply to the Police Clearance Service Centre of the Royal Thai Police under its published criteria. The application must state the purpose and destination country, because the required supporting documents and the format of the result can differ between employment, permanent residence, adoption and naturalisation purposes.
Who issues the Thai Police Clearance Certificate?
It is issued by the Police Clearance Service Centre, Special Branch, Royal Thai Police — the only authority that issues this certificate for overseas use. Forms and current requirements are published on the centre's website (pcscenter.sb.police.go.th).
Topics covered
ขั้นตอน / เอกสาร: พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือ ตรวจประวัติ · แบบฟอร์มขอหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ · เอกสารขอ police clearance · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ ตรวจประวัติ · ขอ police clearance แทนได้ไหม · ตรวจประวัติ ต่างชาติในไทย · police clearance สำหรับคนไทยในต่างประเทศ
ปลายทางที่ใช้บ่อย: police clearance ยื่นออสเตรเลีย · police clearance ยื่นแคนาดา · police clearance ยื่นอังกฤษ · police clearance ยื่นนิวซีแลนด์ · police clearance ยื่นเยอรมนี · police clearance สมัครงานต่างประเทศ · police clearance ขอ PR
รับรองต่อเนื่อง: รับรองหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ กงสุล · แปลหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ · notarize police clearance · police clearance apostille · รับรองสถานทูต ใบตรวจประวัติ
Official references
- กองบัญชาการตำรวจสันติบาล – ตรวจสอบประวัติอาชญากรรม
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).
Service Playbook
Police clearance certificate — documents, steps and validity
Thai police clearance certificates are issued by the Royal Thai Police Special Branch and usually need translation plus legalisation before a foreign authority will accept them.
Documents to prepare
- • Original passport and a copy
- • Thai ID card and house registration
- • Photographs in the specified size
- • Purpose evidence such as a foreign employer or university letter
- • Fingerprint form, taken at a Thai embassy or designated office if you are abroad
- • Power of attorney if a representative files for you
Step-by-step process
- 1. Prepare documents and fingerprints — Assemble the set and have fingerprints taken on the prescribed form.
- 2. File the application — Submit with clear evidence of the purpose of the request.
- 3. Await the record check — Timing depends on volume and completeness of the file.
- 4. Translate and legalise — Translate into the destination language and complete the required certification chain.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • Acceptance windows are short — apply close to your submission date.
- • Spelling must match the passport you will actually use.
- • Vague purpose evidence is a common source of delay.
- • Non-standard fingerprint impressions must be retaken.
Tips from our team
- • Request multiple originals up front if several countries are involved.
- • Plan backwards from your visa appointment; translation and legalisation add time.
- • Confirm whether English or the destination's official language is required.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Route Comparison
Comparing routes for a Thai police clearance certificate
Apply in person in Bangkok, apply from abroad, or appoint a representative — the conditions differ.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In person at the police clearance service centre | You are in Thailand and can travel to Bangkok | Special Branch Bureau, Royal Thai Police | Variable — commonly several weeks from complete fingerprinting | Unclear prints or a form that does not match your stated purpose means reprinting and restarting the clock |
| From abroad via a Thai embassy/consulate | You live overseas and cannot return to Thailand | Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General with the Special Branch Bureau | Variable — usually longer, since international mailing is included | Local police taking prints on the wrong form, which the Special Branch will not accept |
| Through an authorised representative | You cannot travel but already hold valid fingerprints | Special Branch Bureau, via your appointed representative | Similar to applying in person once the file is complete | A power of attorney not certified in the required form, or whose scope omits collecting the certificate |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Advisory Service
We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
Route assessment
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Pre-submission review
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
Timeline planning
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
Rejection recovery
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Practical Q&A
Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents
Is there a service point near me?
Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.
Can I handle this myself?
Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.
Which documents should I prepare?
Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions
Criminal record checks: advice and cautions
Before you start
Plan the downstream steps
Police certificates usually need translation and further certification such as consular certification, apostille or embassy legalization. Budget for the whole chain.
Time the validity to the filing date
Receiving authorities usually require the certificate to have been issued within a set window before submission. Aim for it to still be valid when the case is assessed, not just when it is issued.
Take fingerprints on the accepted form
Applicants abroad must use a fingerprint form accepted by the Thai authority, endorsed by a competent local body. Check the current form before printing.
Confirm the exact certificate type required
Some destinations require a personal police clearance certificate, others require the destination country and purpose printed on it. Requesting the wrong format means starting the cycle again.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Requesting the certificate too early
A certificate issued long before filing may fall outside the destination's validity window and have to be reordered.
Mistranslating the issuing authority
The translation must name the issuing authority accurately and in full so the receiving party can verify it.
Unclear fingerprints or the wrong form
Over-inked, faint or incompletely framed prints cannot be processed and the request is returned at intake.
Omitting destination country and purpose
Many receiving authorities accept only certificates naming the destination and purpose matching the application. A generic certificate can be refused.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
What people search for
Frequently searched topics about police clearance
- Fingerprinting for a clearance check
- Prints must follow the prescribed form; applicants abroad must use the channel announced by the authority.
- Thai police clearance certificate
- Issued by the Royal Thai Police Special Branch under the criteria and document list it publishes.
- Using a Thai clearance certificate overseas
- It normally needs translation, legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, then embassy certification as required.
- Validity period of a clearance certificate
- Receiving authorities usually set a validity window, so time the application to your submission date.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Related services
What clients usually handle next
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Outbound visas for Thai nationalsDocument preparation, embassy appointments and pre-submission file review
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.