My document type is not listed. Can you still help?

Usually yes. Send the document and the instruction from the authority that requested it. The chain of certification depends on who issued the document and who will receive it, not on a fixed catalogue, so unusual documents are assessed individually before a plan and a fee are proposed.

Do you handle electronic documents and e-signatures?

Where the receiving authority accepts them, yes. Thailand recognises electronic signatures under its electronic transactions legislation, but many foreign registries and embassies still require a wet-ink original with physical seals. The accepted format should be confirmed in writing before work begins.

What if the destination changes its requirements mid-process?

We re-check requirements close to the filing date for exactly that reason, and if they change we set out the revised steps and any additional cost before continuing. Documents already certified can often be reused in the new chain, which limits the impact.

Thai Government Document Translation & Legalisation

Certified translation and legalisation of documents from every major Thai ministry and government agency — end-to-end MFA + embassy or Apostille (from 28 February 2027).

MFA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Authority that certifies documents for foreign use. Starting 28 Feb 2027, issues Apostille for Hague member states.

MOI

Ministry of Interior

Oversees civil registration: house book, ID card, birth/death/marriage/divorce certificates.

MOJ

Ministry of Justice

Supervises justice affairs, Department of Corrections, Rights and Liberties Protection, DSI.

MOPH

Ministry of Public Health

Issues medical certificates, international vaccination certificates, medical practice licenses.

MOE

Ministry of Education

Certifies secondary and vocational qualifications and institutional recognition.

MHESI

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

Certifies Thai university degrees & transcripts before MFA legalization/apostille.

MOL

Ministry of Labour

Issues Work Permit, employment certificates, work-experience letters.

MOD

Ministry of Defence

Sor.Dor.8/43 military status, conscription, reserve, discharge certificates.

Revenue Department

Tax certificates, TRC (Tax Residency Certificate), income tax receipts.

DBD

Department of Business Development

Company affidavit, shareholder list (BOJ.5), Memorandum & Articles of Association.

IMM

Immigration Bureau

Visa stamps, Certificate of Residence, 90-day report, Re-entry Permit.

RTP

Royal Thai Police

Police Clearance Certificate, criminal history, driver's licence.

MOF

Ministry of Finance

Oversees Customs, Excise, Treasury, and government financial documents.

MOC

Ministry of Commerce

Certificates of Origin, trademark registration, patents (DIP).

MOAC

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

Phytosanitary certificates, livestock health certificates, fisheries permits.

MOT

Ministry of Transport

International driving permits, vehicle registration, pilot licences (CAAT), vessel certificates.

MNRE

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

EIA/EHIA reports, environmental permits, forestry, national parks.

MDES

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society

Digital signature certification (ETDA), e-commerce licences, PDPA compliance.

MOTS

Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Tourism business licences, Tourist Guide licences, athlete certifications.

MCULT

Ministry of Culture

Antiquities export permits, religious certifications, monk registrations.

MSDHS

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

Adoption, disability certificates, elderly & child welfare programmes.

Sworn Translation: documents, steps and cautions

Documents you need

High-resolution colour scan of the original
Name spellings exactly as in the passport
The destination's requirement on which translator system applies
Reference material for fixed terms such as registered company names
The destination's published list of accepted translators or accreditation systems
Any earlier translation, so terminology stays consistent

Step-by-step procedure

Case assessment: define the end purpose and confirm that A translation certified by a qualified translator, for countries whose law designates specific translators is what the receiving party actually requires.
Collect and pre-check every document so names, dates and spelling match before filing with Translators accredited under the destination country's system.
Prepare translations or supporting papers in the prescribed format, then have a second reviewer verify them.
File with Translators accredited under the destination country's system through the channel currently open, keeping proof of every submission.
Track status, answer officer queries and correct documents immediately if anything is challenged.
Collect the result, verify it before forwarding, and archive a complete set for future reference.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Systems differ by country — a translation valid in one may be rejected in another
Late name corrections require re-issuing the whole certification
Illegible seals require a fresh original
Low-quality scans lead to misread figures or seals in the translation
Name spellings are not locked against the other documents filed alongside

We advise, not just file

We do not simply process paperwork — we advise throughout the case. With more than 15 years of experience we review your documents before anything is filed, flag where rejection risk sits, and sequence the full chain end to end. If you would rather not run the process yourself, send the documents for a no-obligation review first.

Send your documents for a free pre-check →Read the full playbook →

Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Uncertain requirements	Research yourself and risk relying on outdated information.	Requirements are verified with the relevant authority before work begins.
Multiple documents	The wrong order costs weeks.	Sequenced to finish in a single pass wherever possible.
Advice	No one to help weigh the options.	An advisor assesses the alternatives with you.

Option	What it is	Best for	Watch out for
Handle everything yourself	Research the rules, prepare the file and deal with each authority on your own.	Simple cases, when you have time and are located near the relevant offices.	Requirements change often; one missing document or a missed intake window restarts the cycle.
Outsource only part of the process	Hire help for the step you are stuck on, such as translation or a single filing.	People who already understand the process but face time or distance constraints.	If an early step is formatted wrongly, every later step fails with it.
Let us manage the full route (recommended)	Case assessment, route planning, preparation, translation, filing, follow-up and return delivery.	Anyone on a fixed deadline, living upcountry or abroad, who cannot afford a rejected file.	Share the destination requirements up front so we can plan the route correctly in one pass.