Authentication chain for Court Documents bound for Philippines
Philippines is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Court Documents must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Philippines).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Philippines accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Philippines requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Court Documents
Notarisation of court orders/judgments for enforcement abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Court Documents for Philippines: Enforce judgment ในประเทศที่สอง · ขอ Custody ลูกข้ามประเทศ · หย่าระหว่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: คำสั่งศาล/คำพิพากษา, พาสปอร์ต/บัตรประชาชน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1 วันทำการ.
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 Court Documents (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 Court Documents be accepted in Philippines?
Yes — after the Apostille, Philippines 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.