Is a Thai Notarial Services Attorney equivalent to a notary public?

For most destinations, yes. Thailand does not have a civil-law notary; instead the Lawyers Council of Thailand registers lawyers who have completed notarial training to certify signatures, copies and statutory declarations. The attorney's registration number appears on the certificate so the receiving authority can verify it.

What do I have to bring to a notarial appointment?

Bring the unsigned document, your passport or Thai ID card, and any supporting evidence the destination asks for, such as a company registration extract for corporate signings. Do not sign the document in advance: the attorney must witness the signature for the certificate to be valid.

Can a notarised Thai document be used abroad immediately?

It depends on the receiving authority. Some universities and private companies accept the notarial certificate alone. Government bodies, courts and immigration authorities usually require further legalisation through the Department of Consular Affairs and the destination embassy, or an Apostille once the Convention is in force for Thailand.

Weekend Notary Public

Saturday full-day · Sunday by appointment · priority for expats

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Turnaround

Saturday 10:00-16:00 · Sunday 10:00-14:00 (appointment only)

Hours

Sat 10:00-16:00 · Sun 10:00-14:00

Price range

฿2,300–10,000

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Cut-off & booking

Sat: arrive before 14:00 · Sun: 24h notice

Why weekend Notary?

50% of our clients are full-time employees who can't take weekday leave, plus expats visiting Thailand for 3-5 days over the weekend. We open Saturday full-day (2 attorneys) and Sunday by appointment (1 attorney).

Saturday service

Full service, walk-ins welcome, +50% surcharge. Book by 15:00 Friday (Saturday queues fill fast). First and last Saturdays of the month are busiest.

Sunday service

Appointment 24h ahead, +80% surcharge. Ideal for urgent cases and premium clients. Book via LINE @nyclegal by 17:00 Saturday.

Mobile weekend

Saturday mobile in Bangkok (+quoted on request/zone). Sunday only inner districts (Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom, Phrom Phong) (+quoted on request). Upcountry weekdays only.

Eligible Documents

All 44 document types

FAQ

Does MFA/Apostille open on Saturday?

MFA Bangkok opens 1st and 3rd Saturdays 08:30-15:00 (Legalisation only). Apostille after 28 Feb 2027 is expected weekend-available via online kiosks.

Are US/UK/AU embassies open on Saturday?

Mostly closed. Exception: Japanese Embassy opens 1st Saturday of month for Notarisation / Consular. We check schedules for you.

How do I get in on Sunday?

Interchange 21 building is 24/7. Parking free 5h with service. BTS Asok / MRT Sukhumvit operate normal hours.

Weekend pricing?

POA quoted on request → Sat 2,300 / Sun 2,700. Affidavit quoted on request → 2,300 / 2,700. Corporate quoted on request → 7,500 / 9,000.

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Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Choosing the certificate format	You must interpret the destination's rules yourself and risk the wrong wording.	We verify the destination requirement and select wording that is actually accepted.
Booking	You need to find and vet a registered notarial attorney.	Immediate appointments with registered attorneys on our team, including out-of-hours by arrangement.
Follow-on steps	Ministry and embassy steps must be arranged separately.	We sequence the whole chain in one workflow and report status at each stage.

Option	What it is	Best for	Watch out for
Notarial Services Attorney (Thailand)	A lawyer licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and documents.	Signature and true-copy certification, powers of attorney, documents for foreign schools or companies.	This is not a US-style Notary Public; some receiving parties still require consular legalization on top.
MFA legalization (Department of Consular Affairs)	Certification of the signature/seal of the issuing Thai authority by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.	Thai civil and government records used abroad: house registration, marriage, birth, police clearance.	Translations must follow the format the MFA accepts, otherwise the file is returned and you lose a cycle.
Destination embassy / consulate legalization	A further certification by the destination country's embassy in Thailand after the MFA step.	Countries that do not accept an Apostille, or authorities that explicitly require an embassy stamp.	Each embassy has its own intake days, forms and translation requirements — verify before filing.
Apostille (Hague Convention of 1961)	A single-layer certification used between member states in place of multi-step embassy legalization.	Documents issued in one member state and used in another member state.	Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then Thai documents still follow the MFA + embassy route.