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Q&A on drafting, translating and certifying bilingual contracts and legal instruments. — 2,744 questions in total (page 5/69)
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Why would Canadian authorities reject a bilingual commercial contract, and how do you fix it?
Recurring causes: a name spelled differently from the passport, an original older than the window Canadian authorities allows, an uncertified photocopy, a translation that drops a seal or document number, and an authentication chain done out of order. The fix is always upstream — obtain a fresh a bilingual commercial contract or have the issuing office correct the data, then repeat the chain. Never amend by hand: a Notarial Services Attorney will not certify a document altered outside the official process. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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Can a bilingual commercial contract be handled for Canadian authorities while I am overseas, without returning to Thailand?
In most cases yes: sign a power of attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate officer where you live, or before a local notary followed by the required onward authentication. Then courier the original a bilingual commercial contract and the power of attorney to us; we complete certification with a Notarial Services Attorney and send the file back to your address. The exception is any step where Canadian authorities requires the holder to appear in person, which we check case by case. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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My name on a bilingual commercial contract differs from my passport — will Canadian authorities still accept it?
Align them before filing, because Canadian authorities treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a bilingual commercial contract if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through a Notarial Services Attorney; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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Does Canadian authorities accept a scan or copy of a bilingual commercial contract, or only the original?
Certification must always be based on the original a bilingual commercial contract or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some Canadian authorities channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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I need a bilingual commercial contract urgently this week for Canadian authorities — is that possible?
Sometimes, depending on whether the original a bilingual commercial contract is already in hand and whether a Notarial Services Attorney is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact Canadian authorities appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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I need several certified sets of a bilingual commercial contract for Canadian authorities — how should I plan it?
Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since Canadian authorities usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at a Notarial Services Attorney and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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What drives the cost of handling a bilingual commercial contract for Canadian authorities?
The main drivers are the page count and text density of a bilingual commercial contract, the language pair, how many authentication layers Canadian authorities requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by a Notarial Services Attorney. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How do I receive the certified a bilingual commercial contract — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?
You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a bilingual commercial contract set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches Canadian authorities. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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What is the step-by-step process for a bilingual commercial contract (Contracts and legal instruments) to be used with Thai government offices?
There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a bilingual commercial contract was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format Thai government offices accepts; (3) submit for certification by a Notarial Services Attorney; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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Which supporting documents are needed for a bilingual commercial contract when filing with Thai government offices?
The baseline set is: the original a bilingual commercial contract (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If Thai government offices prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because a Notarial Services Attorney certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How long does a bilingual commercial contract take before it can be filed with Thai government offices?
Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a bilingual commercial contract, the certification queue at a Notarial Services Attorney, and the intake schedule of Thai government offices. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How long does a certified a bilingual commercial contract stay valid for Thai government offices?
The certification itself does not expire, but Thai government offices usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a bilingual commercial contract, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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Into which language must a bilingual commercial contract be translated, and who certifies the translation for Thai government offices?
As a rule Thai government offices accepts a translation into the official language of the receiving country, or English where the rules allow it. Who may certify differs by destination: a translator accredited in that country, a NAATI-certified translator for Australia, or a translation certified through a Notarial Services Attorney for Thai-issued papers. The translation of a bilingual commercial contract must reproduce document numbers, seals and signatures, and mark illegible text as such rather than guessing. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How many layers of authentication does a bilingual commercial contract need before Thai government offices accepts it?
The standard chain for Thai documents is: issuing office → certified translation → a Notarial Services Attorney → the embassy or consulate of the destination country, where still required. For a bilingual commercial contract used with Thai government offices, the number of layers depends on whether the destination is an Apostille state and what form it accepts. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 (source: HCCH). During the transition, confirm with the receiving authority whether it already accepts an Apostille or still requires embassy legalisation. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Why would Thai government offices reject a bilingual commercial contract, and how do you fix it?
Recurring causes: a name spelled differently from the passport, an original older than the window Thai government offices allows, an uncertified photocopy, a translation that drops a seal or document number, and an authentication chain done out of order. The fix is always upstream — obtain a fresh a bilingual commercial contract or have the issuing office correct the data, then repeat the chain. Never amend by hand: a Notarial Services Attorney will not certify a document altered outside the official process. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Can a bilingual commercial contract be handled for Thai government offices while I am overseas, without returning to Thailand?
In most cases yes: sign a power of attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate officer where you live, or before a local notary followed by the required onward authentication. Then courier the original a bilingual commercial contract and the power of attorney to us; we complete certification with a Notarial Services Attorney and send the file back to your address. The exception is any step where Thai government offices requires the holder to appear in person, which we check case by case. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
My name on a bilingual commercial contract differs from my passport — will Thai government offices still accept it?
Align them before filing, because Thai government offices treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a bilingual commercial contract if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through a Notarial Services Attorney; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Does Thai government offices accept a scan or copy of a bilingual commercial contract, or only the original?
Certification must always be based on the original a bilingual commercial contract or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some Thai government offices channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
I need a bilingual commercial contract urgently this week for Thai government offices — is that possible?
Sometimes, depending on whether the original a bilingual commercial contract is already in hand and whether a Notarial Services Attorney is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact Thai government offices appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
I need several certified sets of a bilingual commercial contract for Thai government offices — how should I plan it?
Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since Thai government offices usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at a Notarial Services Attorney and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
What drives the cost of handling a bilingual commercial contract for Thai government offices?
The main drivers are the page count and text density of a bilingual commercial contract, the language pair, how many authentication layers Thai government offices requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by a Notarial Services Attorney. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
How do I receive the certified a bilingual commercial contract — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?
You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a bilingual commercial contract set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches Thai government offices. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
What is the step-by-step process for a bilingual commercial contract (Contracts and legal instruments) to be used with Thai Immigration?
There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a bilingual commercial contract was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format Thai Immigration accepts; (3) submit for certification by a Notarial Services Attorney; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Which supporting documents are needed for a bilingual commercial contract when filing with Thai Immigration?
The baseline set is: the original a bilingual commercial contract (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If Thai Immigration prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because a Notarial Services Attorney certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
How long does a bilingual commercial contract take before it can be filed with Thai Immigration?
Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a bilingual commercial contract, the certification queue at a Notarial Services Attorney, and the intake schedule of Thai Immigration. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
How long does a certified a bilingual commercial contract stay valid for Thai Immigration?
The certification itself does not expire, but Thai Immigration usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a bilingual commercial contract, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Into which language must a bilingual commercial contract be translated, and who certifies the translation for Thai Immigration?
As a rule Thai Immigration accepts a translation into the official language of the receiving country, or English where the rules allow it. Who may certify differs by destination: a translator accredited in that country, a NAATI-certified translator for Australia, or a translation certified through a Notarial Services Attorney for Thai-issued papers. The translation of a bilingual commercial contract must reproduce document numbers, seals and signatures, and mark illegible text as such rather than guessing. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How many layers of authentication does a bilingual commercial contract need before Thai Immigration accepts it?
The standard chain for Thai documents is: issuing office → certified translation → a Notarial Services Attorney → the embassy or consulate of the destination country, where still required. For a bilingual commercial contract used with Thai Immigration, the number of layers depends on whether the destination is an Apostille state and what form it accepts. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 (source: HCCH). During the transition, confirm with the receiving authority whether it already accepts an Apostille or still requires embassy legalisation. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Why would Thai Immigration reject a bilingual commercial contract, and how do you fix it?
Recurring causes: a name spelled differently from the passport, an original older than the window Thai Immigration allows, an uncertified photocopy, a translation that drops a seal or document number, and an authentication chain done out of order. The fix is always upstream — obtain a fresh a bilingual commercial contract or have the issuing office correct the data, then repeat the chain. Never amend by hand: a Notarial Services Attorney will not certify a document altered outside the official process. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Can a bilingual commercial contract be handled for Thai Immigration while I am overseas, without returning to Thailand?
In most cases yes: sign a power of attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate officer where you live, or before a local notary followed by the required onward authentication. Then courier the original a bilingual commercial contract and the power of attorney to us; we complete certification with a Notarial Services Attorney and send the file back to your address. The exception is any step where Thai Immigration requires the holder to appear in person, which we check case by case. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
My name on a bilingual commercial contract differs from my passport — will Thai Immigration still accept it?
Align them before filing, because Thai Immigration treats the passport as the primary identity reference. Options: (1) ask the issuing office to correct a bilingual commercial contract if it is a recording error; (2) obtain a same-person certificate and have it certified through a Notarial Services Attorney; or (3) use the passport spelling in the translation with a transliteration note. Which route is accepted varies by destination, so confirm before starting. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
Does Thai Immigration accept a scan or copy of a bilingual commercial contract, or only the original?
Certification must always be based on the original a bilingual commercial contract or a copy certified by the issuing office. Scans are fine for an initial assessment and for drafting the translation. For the actual filing, some Thai Immigration channels let you upload first and inspect originals at the appointment. The safe approach is to keep the original ready and to retain one spare certified set. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
I need a bilingual commercial contract urgently this week for Thai Immigration — is that possible?
Sometimes, depending on whether the original a bilingual commercial contract is already in hand and whether a Notarial Services Attorney is running an expedited channel that week. What speeds things up most: send photos of every page for a pre-check, tell us your exact Thai Immigration appointment date, and prepare the power of attorney in advance. If your deadline is not achievable we say so plainly rather than risk your appointment. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
I need several certified sets of a bilingual commercial contract for Thai Immigration — how should I plan it?
Tell us the number of sets at the start, because adding sets later means running the whole chain again. We generally suggest one spare beyond what you need, since Thai Immigration usually keeps the filed set. If the documents will be used in more than one country, prepare separate sets per destination — the certification format at a Notarial Services Attorney and the translation requirements can differ. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
What drives the cost of handling a bilingual commercial contract for Thai Immigration?
The main drivers are the page count and text density of a bilingual commercial contract, the language pair, how many authentication layers Thai Immigration requires, the number of sets, urgency, and the official fees set by a Notarial Services Attorney. We do not publish prices on the site because cases genuinely differ and a generic figure would lead to wrong planning. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
ยืนยันแหล่งอ้างอิงแล้ว
How do I receive the certified a bilingual commercial contract — can it be shipped upcountry or abroad?
You can collect at the office, meet at an agreed pick-up point, or have the file shipped with tracking, domestically or internationally. For overseas shipping use a tracked service and give a recipient name matching your ID, as some countries scrutinise inbound official documents. We always photograph the finished a bilingual commercial contract set for your approval before dispatch, so you can verify it before it reaches Thai Immigration. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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What is the step-by-step process for a property lease agreement (Contracts and legal instruments) to be used with Australian authorities?
There are four stages: (1) verify that the original a property lease agreement was issued by the competent authority and that names, document number and dates are legible; (2) prepare the translation or certification in the format Australian authorities accepts; (3) submit for certification by a Notarial Services Attorney; (4) deliver and re-check everything before the actual filing. The most common delay is a name spelling that differs from the passport, so send a passport copy with the first submission. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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Which supporting documents are needed for a property lease agreement when filing with Australian authorities?
The baseline set is: the original a property lease agreement (or a copy certified by the issuing office), a copy of the holder's passport or ID card, and a power of attorney if someone else acts on your behalf. If Australian authorities prescribes its own form, the entries must match the source document character for character. Submit every page, including pages that only carry a seal, because a Notarial Services Attorney certifies exactly the bundle presented. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How long does a property lease agreement take before it can be filed with Australian authorities?
Three variables drive the timeline: the readiness of the original a property lease agreement, the certification queue at a Notarial Services Attorney, and the intake schedule of Australian authorities. When the original is complete and no re-issue is required, drafting and certification usually run in working days, while government queues shift with filing season. We give you a realistic estimate once we have seen your documents, and we advise against booking flights or appointments before the papers are in hand. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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How long does a certified a property lease agreement stay valid for Australian authorities?
The certification itself does not expire, but Australian authorities usually requires civil-status documents to have been issued within a set window before filing (commonly 3 or 6 months). What counts is the issue date of the original a property lease agreement, not the certification date. If your filing date is still open, obtain the original as close to filing as possible and certify afterwards to avoid repeating the work. For the exact fee and turnaround for your case, please contact our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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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.
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.