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Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Translation Service → Will / Probate Order

Will / Probate Order

Will and grant of probate translation — to claim inheritance assets located abroad.

Quick Answer

Will / Probate Order 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 Will / Probate Order 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 Will / Probate Order 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 Will / Probate Order?

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.

Start your Will / Probate Order today

Free consultation, case assessment within 1 business hour, all questions answered before engagement.

083-249-4999 info@nycvisa.ltd

Ladprao 95, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok — Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00

Service Knowledge Base

Cross-Border Estate & Probate Knowledge Base

Common questions on estates spanning two countries: wills, estate administrators, and what courts and banks require. (8+ search topics covered)

Does a foreign will govern Thai assets?

Administration of assets situated in Thailand runs through Thai law and the Thai courts. A foreign will may be produced as evidence, but it must be legalised through the proper chain and translated into Thai, and the court assesses its validity under the applicable rules. People holding assets in two countries therefore often make a separate will covering the Thai assets, drafted so the two do not inadvertently revoke each other. Take legal advice before drafting.

A foreign national died leaving assets in Thailand — where do we start?

Start with proof of death usable in Thailand: the death certificate, translated and legalised through the proper chain. Then inventory the Thai assets — bank accounts, condominium units, vehicles, shares in Thai companies — because each type unlocks differently. Banks and the Land Department generally require a court order appointing an estate administrator before any transfer or withdrawal, so plan the administrator application early rather than after the paperwork is assembled.

What can your team do?

We manage the full document chain: identifying what each asset class requires, coordinating retrieval of foreign records, translating and legalising so the chain stays unbroken, preparing powers of attorney for heirs abroad, and liaising with counsel for the court petition. With more than 15 years handling cross-border document work, our advisers set out the fastest viable order before any money is spent.

Where do these matters usually stall?

Most often on mismatched names and dates of birth between the deceased's papers and the heirs' papers, especially in older documents with different transliterations. Next, a broken certification chain — certified abroad but never legalised in the way the court or bank requires. Third, translations that omit stamps or marginal notes. Verify the chain layer by layer before filing anything.

Must heirs living abroad travel to Thailand?

For many steps, heirs abroad can appoint a representative in Thailand by power of attorney. The document must be signed before an officer competent to certify it in that country, such as a notary public, and then certified at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. Some stages may still require the petitioner to appear before the court, so book travel after the hearing date is known rather than before.

How should foreign documents be prepared for a Thai court?

Foreign documents — death certificate, marriage record, heirs' birth certificates, certificates of heirship — are normally certified in the country of origin under that country's rules, then legalised at the Royal Thai Embassy or through the Department of Consular Affairs, and finally translated into Thai by a translator who takes responsibility for the translation. Every stamp and signature must be legible, because the court examines the continuity of the certification chain above all else.

Topics covered

มรดกข้ามประเทศ: ผู้จัดการมรดก · คำสั่งศาล · ทายาทโดยธรรม · ทรัพย์สินในไทย

เอกสารประกอบ: ใบมรณบัตร · พินัยกรรม · แปลรับรอง · นิติกรณ์

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).

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Lawyer advising a client on cross-border estate and will documents — From actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team

Service Playbook

Cross-border estates and wills — what courts and banks require

Settling an estate that spans two countries needs two parallel document sets: proof of death and heirship, and authority to deal with the assets. Both must be certified in the form the destination court or bank accepts.

Documents to prepare

• A freshly issued certified death certificate
• House registration showing the deceased has been removed
• Marriage certificate, heirs' birth certificates or other proof of relationship
• The will, if any, with the certification used in the country where it was made
• A court order appointing an estate administrator, where required
• An asset list: bank books, title deeds, share certificates

Step-by-step process

1. Split assets by jurisdiction — Thai and foreign assets follow different procedures.
2. Gather proof of death and heirship — Freshly issued registrar copies are verifiable.
3. Translate and certify per destination — Thai courts require Ministry of Justice registered translators; foreign courts use their own system.
4. Apply for an administrator appointment — A Thai filing includes a petition with the list of heirs and assets.
5. Approach banks and registries — Each has its own forms; request their requirements in writing.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

• Most banks release nothing until an administrator is appointed by the court.
• A foreign will must be certified at origin before it can be used in Thailand.
• Inconsistent spellings of heirs' names require additional linking documents.
• Estates involve many documents at once — allow for queue times.

Tips from our team

• A one-page asset schedule speeds up both lawyer and bank review.
• Get the bank's document list in writing before translation starts.
• Order several certified copies; institutions often retain originals.

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

Cross-border estates: Thai court appointment vs foreign process

Assets in different countries need instruments each jurisdiction accepts; sequencing avoids duplicated work.

Route	When to use	Certifying authority	Approx. duration	Rejection risk
Petition a Thai court for an estate administrator	Assets or registered rights are located in Thailand	The competent court, plus land office or banks by asset type	Variable with court schedules and heir complexity	Foreign death certificates or wills not legalised and translated to court standard
Use a foreign grant, then legalise it for use in Thailand	The main probate already runs abroad	The foreign court/authority plus consular legalisation	Variable — allow several weeks for cross-border certification	Some foreign orders are not directly binding and still need a Thai step
Power of attorney to a representative in Thailand	Heirs cannot travel	Thai mission or a notary abroad, then legalisation in Thailand	Variable with the foreign certification chain	Powers drafted too narrowly block specific transactions and must be redone

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before you plan. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers (15+ years of casework) can assess your case and handle the whole chain for you.

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

Document translation: what to prepare and what gets rejected

Before you start

Name the destination authority before choosing a translation type
Certification systems are not interchangeable. Australian authorities require NAATI-certified translators, while documents used inside Thailand or filed at embassies in Thailand usually need translation certification by the Department of Consular Affairs. Tell us the receiving authority and country first.
Send full-page colour scans
Scan in colour at 300 dpi or higher, showing seals, signatures, document numbers and page edges, including any stamped reverse side. Illegible areas must be marked as such in the translation, which invites rejection.
Match the passport spelling exactly
Translations must reproduce the given name and surname exactly as printed in the passport you will submit, not a fresh transliteration. Always send the passport bio page together with the documents.
Order fresh certified copies
Many civil-registry and court documents are only accepted if issued recently. Request a newly certified copy before translation rather than reusing an old photocopy.

Common reasons documents get rejected

Altering figures or date formats
Translations must preserve the source data, including correct conversion of Buddhist-era years with the calendar system stated. A single mistyped digit voids the document.
Leaving page elements untranslated
Seals, signatures, reverse-side text and marginal notes must all be rendered or described. Omitting them is one of the most common rejection causes.
Self-translated documents
Most authorities refuse translations produced by the applicant or a relative, even if accurate, because there is no identifiable certified translator behind them.
Using the wrong certification system
A consular-certified Thai translation does not replace a NAATI translation for Australian authorities, and a NAATI stamp is not a Thai government certification. Choose the system that matches the destination from the start.

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 certified translation

Freshly issued civil records for translation: Many receiving bodies limit how old the source document may be, so obtain a new certified copy before translating.
NAATI translation for Australia: Australian authorities generally require a certified translator's stamp and practitioner number on the translation.
Certified translation for legalisation: Translations submitted for legalisation must mirror the original line by line, including seals and signatures.
Name spelling matching the passport: Names must match the passport page character for character; a single-letter difference is a common rejection reason.

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.

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.