Authentication chain for Certified Driving License Copy bound for Cambodia
Cambodia is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Certified Driving License Copy must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Cambodia Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Cambodia Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Our team refreshes Cambodia requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Certified Driving License Copy
Notarised copy of Thai or International Driving Permit for car rental, work, or license exchange abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Certified Driving License Copy for Cambodia: เช่ารถระยะยาวในสหรัฐ/ยุโรป/ออสเตรเลีย · แลกใบขับขี่ต่างประเทศ (US State DMV, UK DVLA) · สมัครงานขนส่ง/โลจิสติกส์ต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: ใบขับขี่ตัวจริง (ไทย/สากล), พาสปอร์ต, สำเนาใบขับขี่ 2 ชุด.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1 ชั่วโมง.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Cambodia Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Certified Driving License Copy (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Cambodia Embassy appointment slip (if any)
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Certified Driving License Copy be accepted in Cambodia?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Cambodia Embassy) is completed. We handle each step.
Total turnaround?
8-14 business days · express in 4-6 days.
Total cost?
Notary quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) + Cambodia Embassy fee.
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.