Authentication chain for Death Certificate bound for Germany
Germany is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Death Certificate must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Germany).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Germany accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Germany requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Death Certificate
Notarisation of Thai death certificate for estate, insurance, or pension abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Death Certificate for Germany: รับมรดกในสหรัฐ/แคนาดา/UK · เคลมประกันชีวิตต่างประเทศ · ยื่นเรียกบำเหน็จบำนาญจากรัฐบาลต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: มรณบัตรตัวจริงหรือคัดรับรองจากเขต, พาสปอร์ตผู้ยื่น, คำแปลอังกฤษ.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (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 Death Certificate (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 Death Certificate be accepted in Germany?
Yes — after the Apostille, Germany accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (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.