Service scope
- Translation by MFA-registered translator
- MFA stamps both the translation and the original (two stamps)
- Same Day / Next Day / 3-Day service tiers
- Pickup & doorstep return — no travel needed
- Seamless handoff to destination Embassy Legalization
What is Translation + MFA Legalization and why does it matter?
Translation + MFA Legalization differs from plain translation in one critical way: the accuracy of the translated text is verified and certified by an authority recognised under law or professional standards. This is what allows the destination office to accept the translation as official evidence.
Per MFA Document Authentication Regulations B.E. 2539 (1996) — the Department of Consular Affairs is the only authority empowered to authenticate Thai officials' signatures and foreign-language translations for use abroad.
Choosing the correct certification level saves significant time and cost. Under-certify, and the destination authority rejects your documents. Over-certify, and you waste days and thousands of baht on unnecessary stamps. Our team provides a free pre-engagement consultation to recommend the optimal certification level for your specific purpose.
Our Translation + MFA Legalization service is delivered by a team that processes 10,000+ certified translations per year, across 27 main document categories and 30+ languages — giving us deep familiarity with the format and content requirements of destination authorities in each country.
Scope of MFA Legalization
Our Translation + MFA Legalization service covers 5 core steps:
1. Translation by MFA-registered translator 2. MFA stamps both the translation and the original (two stamps) 3. Same Day / Next Day / 3-Day service tiers 4. Pickup & doorstep return — no travel needed 5. Seamless handoff to destination Embassy Legalization
Every step is handled by our in-house team — no outsourcing — which lets us control quality and protect personal data to PDPA standards (Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562). All files are stored encrypted and deleted within 90 days of project completion, unless the client requests retention for future reference.
Where MFA Legalization is accepted
Documents processed through our MFA Legalization service are accepted by:
• All foreign embassies in Thailand (next step) • Government agencies in the destination country (after embassy stamp) • Foreign courts and private institutions
Authority requirements can change with current policy. We recommend confirming with the destination office before starting, or consulting our team for accuracy. We track updates from MFA Thailand, major embassies, and overseas authorities closely.
If you're unsure which certification level your destination requires, send us a photo of the document checklist for free review before starting — we'll recommend the optimal level to avoid rejection.
When to choose MFA Legalization
MFA Legalization is the right fit when:
✓ Using Thai documents abroad — marriage, divorce, birth, inheritance ✓ Foreign work permit / residence applications ✓ Opening companies or bank accounts abroad ✓ Any case where the destination embassy requires MFA stamp first
For special cases not listed above, please consult our team. We routinely handle 24-hour urgent jobs, large multi-document filings, multi-tier authentication, and rare language pairs.
Pricing and turnaround for MFA Legalization
Fees for MFA Legalization depend on three main factors: (1) page count and document complexity, (2) language pair (rare pairs cost more), and (3) urgency.
Starting price: quoted on request per page — Maximum: quoted on request per page.
Standard turnaround: 3–5 วันทำการ (รวมแปล+MFA). Same Day (+50%) and Express (+100%) options are available subject to each step's lead time.
We accept Bank Transfer, PromptPay, and credit card, and issue full tax-compliant invoices for corporate clients. Formal Quotations are available before commitment.
Popular language pairs for MFA Legalization
Most requested pairs for MFA Legalization:
• Thai ↔ English • Thai ↔ Chinese • Thai ↔ Japanese • Thai ↔ Korean • Thai ↔ German • Thai ↔ French
We additionally support 30+ languages including hard-to-source pairs such as Arabic, Hebrew, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Czech, and Polish via our partner translator network.
For language pairs without directly registered MFA/NAATI translators, we can deliver via Pivot Translation (through English as intermediary) with attorney-certified accuracy.
How to order MFA Legalization
1. Send documents via LINE @nycli or email nyclegal@ilc.ltd — specify destination country and purpose
2. Receive a quotation within 1 hour — fees, timeline, and certification level confirmed
3. Pay 50% deposit to begin — balance on collection
4. Translation + attorney review with daily LINE progress updates
5. PDF preview before printing and stamping — one free round of revisions
6. Delivery to your address or pickup at any of our 4 branches (Silom, Asoke, Ratchada, Pinklao)
For upcountry clients, we ship via Kerry / Flash / EMS — free shipping on orders over quoted on request.
Why choose NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. (Reg. 0435567000061) for MFA Legalization
1. **In-house Notarial Services Attorneys** — registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. We are not a translation agency that subcontracts to external attorneys.
2. **Translators registered with relevant authorities** — MFA Thailand, NAATI (English pairs), and major embassies (China, Japan, Korea, etc.)
3. **10+ years experience** — 50,000+ certified documents delivered across 30+ languages and 100+ destination countries
4. **True One-Stop Service** — translation, MFA, embassy stamping, and doorstep delivery in one engagement
5. **Verified Case Files 4.9★** — over 1,000 reviews from individual and corporate clients
6. **PDPA compliant** — encrypted storage, 90-day automatic deletion
7. **All 77 provinces** — nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry / Flash / EMS
FAQ
How is Translation + MFA Legalization different from plain translation?
Plain translation only converts text from one language to another. Translation + MFA Legalization adds an authority-backed accuracy certification, which is what makes the document acceptable as official evidence at government offices, embassies, and courts.
What's the starting fee for MFA Legalization?
From quoted on request per page. The final fee depends on language pair, complexity, and urgency — request a free quotation before committing.
How long does it take?
3–5 วันทำการ (รวมแปล+MFA) for standard turnaround. Same Day (+50%) and Express (+100%) are available for urgent jobs.
Which countries accept MFA Legalization?
Accepted by All foreign embassies in Thailand (next step), Government agencies in the destination country (after embassy stamp), Foreign courts and private institutions and many more — covering 100+ destination countries worldwide.
Do I need to mail the original documents?
Usually not — high-resolution scans via LINE or email are sufficient. The exception is when the destination requires the translation to be bound to the original; we'll flag this in advance.
Payment methods?
Bank Transfer, PromptPay, and credit card. Full tax-compliant invoice issued on request.
Is there an accuracy guarantee?
Yes — if the destination authority rejects the translation due to our error, we revise and re-certify free, and refund related fees.
Which areas do you serve?
All 77 Thai provinces — pickup and delivery via Kerry / Flash / EMS, free over quoted on request.
Do I still need MFA legalization?
MFA is included in this tier. No additional step required.
How is personal data handled?
PDPA-compliant — encrypted storage, automatic deletion within 90 days of project completion unless retention is requested.
Popular document categories
Other certification tiers
Service areas
- Khon Kaen Branch
- Udon Thani Branch
- Nong Khai Branch
- Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
- Dusit District, Bangkok
- Nong Chok District, Bangkok
- Bang Rak District, Bangkok
- Bang Khen District, Bangkok
- Bang Kapi District, Bangkok
- Pathum Wan District, Bangkok
- Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok
- Phra Khanong District, Bangkok
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