Authentication chain for Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) bound for Australia
Australia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Australia).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Australia accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Australia requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes)
Notarial protest of dishonoured bills, cheques, and promissory notes under Thai CCC §§960–963 — preserves the holder's right of recourse against drawers and endorsers.
Common reasons clients prepare Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) for Australia: เช็คเด้งจากผู้สั่งจ่ายต่างประเทศ — รักษาสิทธิไล่เบี้ย · ตั๋วแลกเงิน (Bill of Exchange) ที่ผู้รับรองไม่ยอมจ่าย · ตั๋วสัญญาใช้เงิน (Promissory Note) ผิดนัดชำระ.
Source documents to bring: ตราสารต้นฉบับ (เช็ค/ตั๋วเงิน), หลักฐานการนำเข้าธนาคารและถูกปฏิเสธการจ่ายเงิน, พาสปอร์ต/บัตรประชาชนผู้ถือตราสาร.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 1–2 วันทำการ (ต้องดำเนินการภายใน 1 วันทำการนับแต่ตราสารถูกปฏิเสธ).
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- State Apostille as the destination
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) be accepted in Australia?
Yes — after the Apostille, Australia accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (express) (includes Apostille).
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.