Authentication chain for Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) bound for Jordan
Jordan is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Jordan Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Jordan Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Our team refreshes Jordan 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 Jordan: 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).
Jordan Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Jordan 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 Protest of Instruments (Bills, Cheques, Promissory Notes) be accepted in Jordan?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Jordan 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) + Jordan 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.