Authentication chain for Signature Authentication bound for Germany
Germany is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Signature Authentication 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 Signature Authentication
Authentication that a signature on a document is genuine.
Common reasons clients prepare Signature Authentication for Germany: ลายเซ็นในสัญญาระหว่างประเทศ · Bank forms / brokerage forms · Form W-8BEN, FATCA.
Source documents to bring: เอกสารต้นฉบับที่ลงนามต่อหน้า Notary, พาสปอร์ต/บัตรประชาชน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 30 นาที.
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 Signature Authentication (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 Signature Authentication 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.