Notary Public providers in Bangkok — compared
Every Thai notary is not created equal. Only attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council under the Lawyers Act B.E. 2528 (1985) can issue a Notarial Services Attorney certificate that Thai MFA and foreign embassies accept. Here is how we stack up against shop notaries, freelance attorneys, and embassy notarial windows.
Who should I choose for Notary Public in Bangkok?
For documents going abroad, choose a firm with (1) at least one registered Notarial Services Attorney whose license number appears on the certificate, (2) in-house MFA + embassy legalisation, and (3) a published price list. NYC Legal has 6 registered attorneys, 44 document types, and turnkey embassy chains for all 160+ missions in Thailand.
| Criteria | NYC Legal | Shop notary | Freelance lawyer | Embassy notarial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered with Lawyers Council of Thailand (Notarial Services Attorney) | 6 attorneys | usually 1 | ||
| 44 document types offered | ~10 | varies | own docs only | |
| Embassy-legalisation chain in-house (MFA + 160+ missions) | own embassy | |||
| Mobile / bedside / after-hours dispatch | ||||
| Same-day / express turnaround | ||||
| Bilingual TH/EN certificate as standard (10+ languages available) | TH only | |||
| Transparent published price list | ||||
| PDPA-compliant audit trail + case number | ||||
| Corporate retainer & invoice terms | ||||
| Nationwide coverage (77 provinces) | BKK only | |||
| Public roster of attorneys with license numbers | ||||
| Typical price per document (THB) | 800–15,000 | 600–2,000 | 1,500–8,000 | 2,000–6,000 |
FAQ
Why not just use the cheapest shop notary near me?
Many shop notaries are not registered with the Lawyers Council as Notarial Services Attorneys — their certificates are refused by MFA and foreign embassies. If your document is going abroad, always verify the license number before paying.
Can the embassy notarise directly instead?
Yes, but only their own consular forms and only during limited windows. Third-party documents (POA, affidavit, corporate resolutions) must be notarised by a Thai licensed notary first, then MFA, then the embassy.
What is the risk of using a freelance notary attorney?
Quality varies. Look for: license number visible on the certificate, PDPA-compliant handling, English translation experience, and an office you can visit. Ask for their most recent similar notarisation reference.
Do you match or beat competitor pricing?
For like-for-like scope (licensed attorney + bilingual certificate + MFA chain), yes — send us the competitor quote. For sub-scope offers (unlicensed shop signature), we do not match because the certificate is unusable abroad.