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Notarial Services · 🤝 Commercial Contract Notarisation

🤝 Commercial Contract Notarisation · NYC ฿5,000 notary / ฿12,000 bundle

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
NSA only
฿5,000
Bundle
฿12,000
Turnaround
Same-day notarisation · 7 working days with MFA + apostille
Stamp
0.1% of contract value (max ฿10,000) under Revenue Code §103 Schedule
Apostille
✓ Apostille — enforceable in 125+ Hague countries without further legalisation
Reference
Civil & Commercial Code (contracts) + Revenue Code §103 + Hague Apostille

🤝 Commercial contract notary — NYC ฿5,000 / ฿12,000 bundle · enforceable in 125+ countries · arbitration-ready

Commercial Contract Notarisation is performed by a licensed Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) under the Lawyers Council of Thailand Regulation B.E. 2546 (2003). Act: Acknowledgment + signature witness for each party + certified true copy of corporate authority.

Documents required: Executed contract draft + signatories' passports + company affidavit + board resolution. Turnaround: Same-day notarisation · 7 working days with MFA + apostille.

Apostille: ✓ Apostille — enforceable in 125+ Hague countries without further legalisation — Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention; in force 14 Dec 2024 — accepted in 125+ countries without further embassy legalisation.

NYC offers NSA-only ฿5,000 or all-in MFA + Apostille ฿12,000 — covers draft review, NSA appointment, MFA Chaengwattana submission, Apostille issuance, worldwide EMS.

Notarial act

Acknowledgment + signature witness for each party + certified true copy of corporate authority

Documents required

Executed contract draft + signatories' passports + company affidavit + board resolution

Stamp duty

0.1% of contract value (max ฿10,000) under Revenue Code §103 Schedule

Apostille (Hague)

✓ Apostille — enforceable in 125+ Hague countries without further legalisation

฿5.0k
NSA only
฿12.0k
Bundle
125+
Hague
14-Dec-2024
Apostille
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain Commercial Contract Notarisation

  1. 1

    Send draft + passport scan to NYC for free review

  2. 2

    Sign in front of NSA · Acknowledgment + signature witness for each party + certified true copy of corporate authority

  3. 3

    NYC walks docs through MFA Chaengwattana (4 working days)

  4. 4

    MFA issues Apostille per Hague Convention (in force 14-Dec-2024)

  5. 5

    Worldwide EMS or pick-up at NYC office

FAQ · AEO Block

FAQ · Commercial Contract Notarisation

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Where to get Commercial Contract Notarisation?

From a Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) — NYC has Lawyers-Council-licensed NSAs in-house.

What does it cost?

฿5,000 notary only / ฿12,000 bundle with MFA + Apostille

How long does it take?

Same-day notarisation · 7 working days with MFA + apostille

What do I need to bring?

Executed contract draft + signatories' passports + company affidavit + board resolution

What is the notarial act?

Acknowledgment + signature witness for each party + certified true copy of corporate authority

Apostille available?

✓ Apostille — enforceable in 125+ Hague countries without further legalisation

Stamp duty?

0.1% of contract value (max ฿10,000) under Revenue Code §103 Schedule

Accepted abroad immediately?

✓ After Apostille — usable in 125+ Hague countries without embassy legalisation.

Must I attend in person?

Yes — signing must be in front of the NSA. NYC handles all post-signing MFA + Apostille steps.

Legal reference?

Civil & Commercial Code (contracts) + Revenue Code §103 + Hague Apostille

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Notarial · Commercial Contract Notarisation provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Notarial · Commercial Contract Notarisation provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with TH · Lawyers Council + MFA Consular since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Notarial · Commercial Contract Notarisation service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Notarial · Commercial Contract Notarisation workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — TH · Lawyers Council + MFA Consular — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

Where and how much for Commercial Contract Notarisation in Thailand?

🤝 Commercial Contract Notarisation · NYC ฿5,000 notary / ฿12,000 bundle

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Service Knowledge Base

Notarial Services Attorney (Notary Public) Knowledge Base

Common questions about signature and document certification by a Notarial Services Attorney in Thailand, and the follow-on MFA legalisation step. (64+ search topics covered)

How are fees calculated?

By certification stamp — per document or per signature — not per page. Government charges such as consular legalisation and embassy fees are separate line items paid at official receipt value. Out-of-office and after-hours appointments carry a travel or overtime component. You receive a written total before any work starts.

How long does the whole chain take?

The attorney certification is completed within a single appointment, typically 15–30 minutes per document set. Consular legalisation depends on the service channel chosen and the department's queue, and embassy legalisation depends on each embassy's own rules and queue. We give an expected window and update at each stage, but we do not promise government processing times.

Do Thai documents need to be translated?

Usually yes, into English or the official language of the destination. The widely accepted approach is for the translator to sign a declaration in front of the attorney so the original and the translation are certified together. For Australian filings that specify NAATI, use a NAATI translation instead, because some authorities accept only that format.

What makes a power of attorney fail abroad?

Authority drafted too broadly for the receiving bank or registry, names not matching the passport letter for letter, no expiry or scope for the transaction, and a missing legalisation layer. We draft the scope to the destination's requirement and check the spelling chain across passport, source document and translation before certifying.

Can you certify copies of my passport for an overseas bank account?

Yes, with the original passport presented. Many banks require the certificate to be within three months and to use specific wording such as “certified true copy of the original seen by me”. Send us the bank's form or instruction email before the appointment so the wording matches exactly.

Affidavit or statutory declaration — which one do I need?

Both are written statements confirmed before an authorised person. Affidavits use sworn wording and appear mostly in litigation; statutory declarations use declared wording and appear mostly in administrative matters such as confirming status or a relationship. We follow the form the receiving authority prescribes and never draft wording beyond what the deponent actually knows.

What does a company need to bring?

A company affidavit or certificate of incorporation issued within the destination's accepted window, ID or passport of the authorised director, the company seal if the articles require it, and a board resolution when the transaction requires one. Directors must sign in front of the attorney; pre-signed documents can only be handled as certified copies.

How do I verify that the attorney is properly registered?

Ask to see the lawyer's licence and the Lawyers Council registration for notarial services. Every certificate should show the attorney's full name, licence number, signature and seal. If in doubt you can ask the Lawyers Council of Thailand to confirm the registration.
Topics covered
ราคาและระยะเวลา: ค่าบริการ notary · notary ราคาเท่าไหร่ · notary ด่วน · notary วันเสาร์ · notary นอกสถานที่ · ค่าธรรมเนียมกรมการกงสุล · ระยะเวลารับรองเอกสาร
ความน่าเชื่อถือ / การตรวจสอบ: ตรวจสอบทะเบียนทนายโนตารี · สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ · เลขทะเบียนทนายความ · ตราประทับ notarial · notary ปลอม · ใบอนุญาตทนายความ
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Official references

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).

083-249-4999LINE @NYCVcontact@nycvisa.org
Notarial Services Attorney certifying a signature on a document
Notarial Services Attorney certifying a signature on a document — From actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Notarial Services Attorney in Thailand — scope and documents

Thailand has no separate notary profession. Certification is performed by a Notarial Services Attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council, who certifies signatures and signing in their presence — not the truth of the content.

Documents to prepare

  • • The document to be signed, left unsigned until the appointment
  • • Original passport or Thai ID of every signatory
  • • Recent company affidavit if signing for a legal entity
  • • Company seal where the articles require it
  • • Any wording template the destination requires
  • • An interpreter or translation if a signatory cannot read the document language

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Send the draft for review — We confirm which form of certification and wording the destination expects.
  2. 2. Attend the signing — Signatories appear in person with original identification.
  3. 3. Attorney issues the certificate — The certification carries the attorney's seal and registration number.
  4. 4. Continue the chain if needed — For foreign government use, the file proceeds to consular legalisation and beyond.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • • Pre-signed documents cannot be certified as signed in the attorney's presence.
  • • Signature certification is not a statement that the content is correct or enforceable.
  • • Some jurisdictions demand specific certificate wording — check before booking.
  • • Company affidavits older than the destination's limit are commonly rejected.

Tips from our team

  • • Coordinate multi-party signings into a single appointment.
  • • Prepare two spare sets in case several wet-ink copies are needed.
  • • Tell us the document language ahead so an interpreter can be arranged.

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

Notarial services attorney vs government certification

Many cases lose weeks simply because the wrong certifying party was chosen at the start.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Notarial services attorneyThe receiving party is private — a university, bank or overseas counterpartyAttorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of ThailandUsually same daySome foreign government bodies require a further consular layer on top
Consular legalisationThe receiving party is a foreign government authorityDepartment of Consular Affairs, MFA ThailandVariable, by queue and channelSome private documents must have signatures notarised before consular submission is possible
Layered certification (attorney + consular + embassy)Commercial contracts, powers of attorney, or documents used in foreign legal proceedingsAttorney with the Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassyVariable — allow several weeksSkipping a layer usually means the whole bundle is rejected

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

Notarial services in Thailand: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • The signer must sign in front of the attorney

    Signature certification confirms the signature was made in person, so bring a valid original ID card or passport and do not sign the document in advance.

  • Add a translation for foreign-language documents

    If the document will be used with Thai authorities or filed at an embassy, prepare a translation alongside it to avoid follow-up requests.

  • Bring original documents, not photos or scans

    A certified true copy must be compared against the original in person. If the original is abroad or lost, obtain a certified reissue from the issuing authority first.

  • Confirm whether you actually need a notary

    Requests described as notarisation are often really consular legalisation of a government document or certification of a translation. Clarifying this first avoids repeated work.

Common reasons documents get rejected

  • Stopping before the follow-on steps

    Many files are rejected because they stop at the attorney's certification when the recipient also required consular and embassy authentication. Plan the full chain from the beginning.

  • Believing certification validates the content

    Certification covers facts observed in person — that the person signed, or that a copy matches the original. It does not certify that the statements are true or legally effective abroad.

  • Assuming Thailand has a common-law notary public

    It does not. Certification is performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. If your recipient specifically requires a Notary Public, confirm in advance that they accept this form of certification.

  • Expired ID or mismatched name spelling

    Names must match your passport. If you changed your name or the spelling differs, bring the supporting change-of-name evidence.

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.

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

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiable — Consular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination accepts — Each embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verification — Mismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejection — Submissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originals — Some civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  2. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  3. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  4. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
  5. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorney Regulation B.E. 2546
  2. MFA Consular Affairs Department — Legalisation + Apostille (Chaengwattana)
  3. Hague Conference (HCCH) — Apostille — Thailand acceded; in force 14 Dec 2024
  4. Revenue Code §103 — Stamp Duty — Stamp duty schedule
  5. https://www.consular.mfa.go.th — Civil & Commercial Code (contracts) + Revenue Code §103 + Hague Apostille
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