Many people need their documents or signatures authenticated in Thailand, especially if they are to be used abroad or for submission to a foreign embassy. This is done by an official known as a Notary Public or a Notarial Services Attorney.
In Thailand, Notary Publics are attorneys who have been granted a special role by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. They can witness and certify documents with an official seal.
Authentication of Documents
A Notary Public is an official that the state authorizes to perform certain functions such as witnessing signatures and statements of persons under oath. These functions are very common in countries with the system of Common Law.
Thailand has not enacted laws to inaugurate this system, but the Lawyers Council of Thailand does register lawyers as Notarial Services Attorneys who are legally qualified to authenticate documents for use overseas. Typically, banks, embassies, schools and government departments will require that important documents such as bank statements, copies of land titles or deeds of sales be notarized in order to be valid for use overseas.
Similarly, wills and testaments must be certified by a notary in order to guarantee that the document is genuine. After being notarized, these documents will usually require further legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand to be valid for use abroad. Konrad Legal offers both a licensed notary and professional translation services at one location on Wireless Road and is close to many embassies.
Authentication of Signatures
A Notary Public is a state-licensed public official that can authenticate legal documents, signatures, affidavits, or statements of persons under oath. In most countries, Notary Public services are crucial as they help establish a guarantee on the authenticity of a document.
In Thailand, there is no Notary Public but certain attorneys can be commissioned as a Notarial Services Attorney by the Lawyers Council of Thailand which allows them to perform authentication services that are regulated by the Laws of Thailand.
Whether you are an individual, business or corporation, you may need a notarized document at some point. This could be to courier a signed document overseas, certify that you have an original will and testament or as part of a visa application.
Baan Thai has a licensed notary and reliable and speedy translation services available at one convenient location on Wireless Road, close to many embassies. Our team is here to discuss your unique requirements with you.
Authentication of Addresses
Most countries around the world appoint Notaries Public to authenticate legal documents, signatures and affidavits. In Thailand, this role is filled by Thai attorneys who are designated with a role called Notarial Services Attorney by the Lawyers Council and are regulated by the Lawyers Act B.E. 2528.
Signed documents often require authentication before being used abroad, particularly by banks, schools, foreign embassies and government offices. Likewise, many documents need to be notarized before being submitted for translation.
Whether you need to courier your documents to other countries, are a business owner looking for reliable and fast document processing or if you need a will certified, Baan Thai offers both notary and translation services at one convenient location on Wireless Road, close to most embassies. Our licensed notaries are ready to help you with all your authentication needs. We can also help you get your documents consularly legalized. Contact us for more information.
Authentication of Wills
Most countries have notaries public who are commissioned by law to authenticate documents, signatures and affidavits or statements of persons under oath. Thailand has not yet enacted a law providing for notary publics, but some power of attorney Thailand are designated with the role of Notarial Services Attorney by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to perform authentication services regulated by the Lawyers Act B.E. 2528.
Notarized documents are often required by institutions such as banks, embassies, schools, government or private companies and at times even an individual person to verify that a document is authentic in both form and content. Notarized documents can also be further legalized or authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Legalization Division to be valid for use abroad.
If you require a notarized document, we recommend that you make an appointment with us for further information. It is also helpful if you prepare the document before your appointment and bring along copies of identification cards for proof of identity to reduce your waiting time.
