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Notarial Services · 🛡️ Police Clearance Notarial Translation

🛡️ Police Clearance Notarial Translation · NYC ฿2,500 notary / ฿6,500 bundle

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
NSA only
฿2,500
Bundle
฿6,500
Turnaround
2–3 working days translation + same-day notary · 7 working days incl. MFA + apostille
Stamp
฿5 stamp per page
Apostille
✓ Apostille on notarial cert + on original PCC (chain)
Reference
Lawyers Council Regulation B.E. 2546 §6 + MFA Translation Standards 2562

🛡️ PCC notarial translation — NYC ฿2,500 / ฿6,500 with full Apostille chain · ready for WP/PR

Police Clearance Notarial Translation is performed by a licensed Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) under the Lawyers Council of Thailand Regulation B.E. 2546 (2003). Act: Translator's affidavit — translator swears accuracy; notary jurat.

Documents required: Original Thai Police Clearance Certificate (CID) + passport. Turnaround: 2–3 working days translation + same-day notary · 7 working days incl. MFA + apostille.

Apostille: ✓ Apostille on notarial cert + on original PCC (chain) — Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention; in force 14 Dec 2024 — accepted in 125+ countries without further embassy legalisation.

NYC offers NSA-only ฿2,500 or all-in MFA + Apostille ฿6,500 — covers draft review, NSA appointment, MFA Chaengwattana submission, Apostille issuance, worldwide EMS.

Notarial act

Translator's affidavit — translator swears accuracy; notary jurat

Documents required

Original Thai Police Clearance Certificate (CID) + passport

Stamp duty

฿5 stamp per page

Apostille (Hague)

✓ Apostille on notarial cert + on original PCC (chain)

฿2.5k
NSA only
฿6.5k
Bundle
125+
Hague
14-Dec-2024
Apostille
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain Police Clearance Notarial Translation

  1. 1

    Send draft + passport scan to NYC for free review

  2. 2

    Sign in front of NSA · Translator's affidavit — translator swears accuracy; notary jurat

  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 · Police Clearance Notarial Translation

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Where to get Police Clearance Notarial Translation?

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

What does it cost?

฿2,500 notary only / ฿6,500 bundle with MFA + Apostille

How long does it take?

2–3 working days translation + same-day notary · 7 working days incl. MFA + apostille

What do I need to bring?

Original Thai Police Clearance Certificate (CID) + passport

What is the notarial act?

Translator's affidavit — translator swears accuracy; notary jurat

Apostille available?

✓ Apostille on notarial cert + on original PCC (chain)

Stamp duty?

฿5 stamp per page

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?

Lawyers Council Regulation B.E. 2546 §6 + MFA Translation Standards 2562

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Notarial · Police Clearance Notarial Translation provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Notarial · Police Clearance Notarial Translation 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 · Police Clearance Notarial Translation 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 · Police Clearance Notarial Translation 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 Police Clearance Notarial Translation in Thailand?

🛡️ Police Clearance Notarial Translation · NYC ฿2,500 notary / ฿6,500 bundle

Call 083-249-4999Free NSA consult
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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)

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.

Do you travel to clients or work outside Bangkok?

Yes. Our offices are in Bangkok (Lat Phrao), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, and we attend hospitals, client offices and government premises by appointment. For provinces without an office we quote travel time and cost before confirming the booking.

Does Thailand have notaries public?

Not in the common-law sense. Thailand uses “Notarial Services Attorneys” — licensed Thai lawyers who complete the training and registration required by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage under its 2008 regulation on the registration of attorneys certifying signatures and documents. Their certificates carry the attorney's licence number so the receiving authority can verify them.

Is notarisation alone enough for use abroad?

It depends on the receiving party. Universities, employers and many private counterparties accept an attorney certificate on its own. Foreign government bodies and courts usually require the next layer: legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalisation by the destination country's embassy in Thailand. Always ask the receiving party in writing before you start.

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.

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.

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.

What if the destination rejects the document?

If the rejection stems from something on our side — a typo, wording that does not match the instruction you gave us, or a missing certification layer — we redo the work at no service charge. New government fees follow the official tariff. Decisions that are within the discretion of the receiving authority remain outside our control.
Topics covered
ประเภทงานรับรอง: affidavit · คำให้การเป็นหนังสือ · statutory declaration · power of attorney · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ · certified true copy passport · witness signature · signature verification · certificate of free will (รับรองเจตนา) · รับรองสถานะโสด
วัตถุประสงค์ปลายทาง: notary สำหรับยื่นวีซ่า · notary สำหรับสมัครเรียนต่างประเทศ · notary เปิดบัญชีธนาคารต่างประเทศ · notary จดทะเบียนบริษัทต่างประเทศ · notary ศาลต่างประเทศ · notary ซื้อขายอสังหาริมทรัพย์ · notary สำหรับ Sponsor / Support letter · notary รับรองเอกสารมรดก
ชั้นการรับรองต่อ (Legalisation chain): กรมการกงสุล แจ้งวัฒนะ · นิติกรณ์เอกสาร · MFA legalization · รับรองสถานทูต · embassy legalization Bangkok · apostille ประเทศไทย · consular.mfa.go.th · รับรองเอกสารไปใช้ต่างประเทศ
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
Power of attorney signed in the presence of the certifying attorney
Power of attorney signed in the presence of the certifying attorney — 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

How do I find certified translation near me?

You usually do not need to travel: documents are accepted as scans and returned by courier nationwide. If you prefer to meet in person, we have service points at Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, plus hand-over meeting points near city rail stations.

Can I translate it myself and have it certified afterwards?

It depends on the recipient. The Department of Consular Affairs certifies a translation by checking it against the original rather than by translator identity, but many embassies and foreign authorities require an independent or accredited translator. Check the destination's rule before self-translating to avoid a rejection cycle.

What do you need from me to start?

Sharp colour scans of every page including seals and signatures, the English spelling of names exactly as printed in the passport, the receiving authority and country, and your deadline. Sending any previously certified translation helps keep terminology and name spelling consistent across the set.
Practical advice & cautions

Notarial services in Thailand: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • 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.

  • Confirm the document list before you travel to us

    The type of certification, number of sets and the follow-on steps change what you must bring. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email to confirm first.

  • 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.

Common reasons documents get rejected

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Expecting an apostille issued in Thailand

    Thailand is not a party to the Apostille Convention. Documents for overseas use follow authentication by the Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassy instead.

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

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://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th — Lawyers Council Regulation B.E. 2546 §6 + MFA Translation Standards 2562
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