Authentication chain for Certified Driving License Copy bound for Russia
Russia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Certified Driving License Copy must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Russia).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Russia accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Russia requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Certified Driving License Copy
Notarised copy of Thai or International Driving Permit for car rental, work, or license exchange abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Certified Driving License Copy for Russia: เช่ารถระยะยาวในสหรัฐ/ยุโรป/ออสเตรเลีย · แลกใบขับขี่ต่างประเทศ (US State DMV, UK DVLA) · สมัครงานขนส่ง/โลจิสติกส์ต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: ใบขับขี่ตัวจริง (ไทย/สากล), พาสปอร์ต, สำเนาใบขับขี่ 2 ชุด.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation after document review — turnaround 1 hour.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation after document review (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 Certified Driving License Copy (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 Certified Driving License Copy be accepted in Russia?
Yes — after the Apostille, Russia accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA confirmed in a written quotation after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation after document review (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.