Who is NYC Legal and what services do they provide?

NYC Legal & Notary Service Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok law firm registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage, providing Notary Public certification, certified translation in 50+ languages, MFA legalization, Apostille, NAATI translation, and embassy attestation worldwide. Certified translation in 50+ languages, including NAATI-certified translation for Australia.

How can I contact NYC Legal attorneys

Contact NYC Legal at +66-83-249-4999 during business hours Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, via Line ID nyclegal, or email Contact@nyclegal.co.th. The office is located near MRT Huai Khwang station in central Bangkok.

How long does MFA legalization in Thailand take

MFA legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs in Chaeng Watthana typically takes two to three business days for standard service and one business day for express. NYC Legal offers full end-to-end handling including translation and certification in a single workflow.

What is a Notary Public in Thailand

A Notary Public in Thailand is a licensed attorney certified by the Lawyers Council under Royal Patronage to authenticate signatures, certify copies, and administer oaths so documents are accepted abroad. NYC Legal has six registered Notarial Services Attorneys available during business hours.

Are NYC Legal Notary attorneys officially licensed

Yes, every Notarial Services Attorney at NYC Legal is licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under Royal Patronage. License numbers and bar numbers are publicly verifiable on the Authors page and each individual attorney profile.

What is the difference between Apostille and Legalization

Apostille is a single-stamp authentication valid in 120-plus Hague Convention member countries, while Legalization is multi-layer attestation by the foreign ministry plus the destination embassy used for non-Hague countries. NYC Legal handles both workflows end to end.

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.

Americas Embassies & Legalisation

The United States, Canada and Latin America each have distinct acceptance rules — choose Notary + Apostille or full Legalisation based on the destination.

Total countries

Missions in BKK

Apostille accepted

BKKApostille5–7 business days

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Legalisation workflow for Americas

Prepare originals plus certified translation in the accepted language (English or the country's official language)
Notarise translation with a Notary Public attorney
Submit to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chaeng Watthana)
For Apostille Convention members the workflow ends at MFA Apostille
For non-Apostille destinations, complete the chain at the destination's embassy in Bangkok

Request a quote All countries

Asia Europe Oceania Middle East Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Can NYC Legal service be handled online?

Yes — NYC Legal service can start online via LINE @NYC168: send a photo of your document for a quote, then book an in-office signing (BKK / Khon Kaen / Udon / Nong Khai) or request Mobile Notary signing in Bangkok metro (additional travel fee applies).

How long does NYC Legal service take?

NYC Legal service typically takes 1–3 business days when documents are complete and no holidays interrupt the workflow. NYC Legal offers Same-day / 24-hour express service for an additional confirmed in a written quotation from staff — book via LINE @NYC168 ahead of time.

What documents do I need to prepare for NYC Legal service?

For NYC Legal service you need: (1) Original ID/passport, (2) Original document(s) to be processed, (3) House registration copy (Thai nationals), (4) Power of Attorney (if a representative attends). NYC Legal sends a checklist via LINE before your appointment.

What happens if my NYC Legal service is rejected?

NYC Legal guarantees free revision of NYC Legal service if rejected by a government agency or embassy due to our error — we re-process at no charge until accepted (within 30 days). Our acceptance rate exceeds 99% and a Case Manager tracks every step.

Is NYC Legal service available outside Bangkok?

NYC Legal has 4 offices: Bangkok HQ (Sathon), Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai — and serves clients nationwide via Kerry/EMS registered courier and a initial 15-minute video consultation before any engagement begins.

Can NYC Legal service be used for visa and international marriage applications?

Absolutely. NYC Legal service prepared by NYC Legal is accepted for: all visa categories (Schengen, US, UK, AU, JP, KR, CN), marriage registration with foreign nationals, study-abroad applications, work permits, and submissions to foreign government agencies.

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.

Americas Embassies & Legalisation

Legalisation workflow for Americas

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