Authentication chain for Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority bound for Indonesia
Indonesia is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Indonesia Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Indonesia Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Note: Acceded; effective Jun 2022
About Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority
Notarial confirmation of corporate signing authority for foreign counterparties, banks, and registrars.
Common reasons clients prepare Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority for Indonesia: ลงนามสัญญา M&A / Joint Venture กับคู่สัญญาต่างชาติ · เปิดบัญชี Corporate ธนาคารต่างประเทศ · จดทะเบียนสาขา/บริษัทย่อยในต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: หนังสือรับรองบริษัท ไม่เกิน 30 วัน, หนังสือบริคณห์สนธิ, พาสปอร์ตกรรมการ.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
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).
Indonesia Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Indonesia 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 Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority be accepted in Indonesia?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Indonesia Embassy) is completed. We handle each step.
Total turnaround?
8-14 business days · express in 4-6 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (express) + Indonesia 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.






