Which documents can be apostilled?

Public documents: civil registry records such as birth, marriage and death certificates, court and police documents, notarial acts, and academic records issued by recognised institutions. Private documents, such as a company letter, are usually notarised first so a public official's signature exists to authenticate.

Does an Apostille verify the content of my document?

No. It verifies the origin: the authenticity of the signature, the capacity of the signatory and, where applicable, the seal or stamp. The receiving authority still assesses whether the content and translation meet its own requirements.

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Apostille Service (Hague Convention, Post-2024) in Central Embassy

Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024 — we obtain Apostilles for Thai documents in 5–7 business days.

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Quick Answer

Apostille Service (Hague Convention, Post-2024) in Central Embassy starts at quoted on request. 5–7 business days. We collect originals across Central Embassy, certify under a registered Notary Public, complete MFA legalisation, and dispatch by DHL worldwide.

From our Bangkok head office near MRT Lat Phrao 101, we deliver Apostille Service (Hague Convention, Post-2024) for clients in Central Embassy with same-day pickup, embassy-grade certification, and DHL worldwide dispatch.

Central Embassy — local delivery

Most Central Embassy clients drop their documents at our Lat Phrao 95 office on day one and receive certified output by courier on day two — no second visit required.

Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days; rush 4-hour service is available for urgent embassy or immigration deadlines at an additional fee.

All six of our Notary Public attorneys are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Notarial Services Attorney programme.

Why Central Embassy clients choose NYC Legal

Thailand joined the Hague Apostille Convention — effective for outbound use from 2024
Single Apostille replaces the previous MFA + embassy double-attestation
accepted by the 130 contracting parties including UK, US, all EU/Schengen, Japan, Korea, India
Especially valuable for academic, marriage, and corporate use in Apostille states

Common cases in Central Embassy

→ Adoption and surrogacy authentication chains
→ Hague Apostille for member states (post-2024 Thailand accession)
→ Foreign university admissions and credential evaluation
→ China Z-visa work permit foundational documents
→ International real-estate purchase and probate filings
→ Family-law cases: divorce recognition, custody, child support

Documents we handle

✓ Birth certificate
✓ Marriage certificate
✓ Divorce decree
✓ Single-status affidavit
✓ Police clearance
✓ Academic transcript & diploma
✓ Power of attorney
✓ Company affidavit (DBD)

How it works for Central Embassy clients

1. Translation (if required)
Most receiving countries require an English version translated and certified.
2. MFA Apostille issuance
Issued by Thailand's Competent Authority within the Department of Consular Affairs.
3. Delivery
Pickup, EMS, or DHL Express worldwide.

FAQ — Central Embassy

Q. Is the certification you issue accepted by the Thai MFA?

Yes. Our company is listed in the Department of Consular Affairs translator registry, so MFA legalisation accepts our translations directly without a re-verification step.

Q. Do you serve clients in Central Embassy on weekends?

Yes — we accept LINE and WhatsApp messages 7 days a week and offer Saturday pickup in Central Embassy by appointment. Notary signing is by reservation outside business hours.

Q. How is the document delivered back to Central Embassy?

Within Bangkok we use in-house messenger or Lalamove same-day. For upcountry locations or overseas, we ship via Thailand Post EMS, DHL, or FedEx with tracking numbers shared on LINE.

Q. What if the document fails embassy acceptance?

We re-do the certification at no extra charge if the rejection stems from a translation, notarisation, or legalisation error on our side. Embassy policy changes outside our control are quoted transparently.

Q. Can I get a fixed quote before sending originals?

Absolutely. Send a clear photo or PDF via LINE @NYCLI; we reply with a fixed THB price, turnaround, and the embassy or authority path within fifteen minutes during business hours.

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คำตอบสั้น · Quick Answer

An Apostille authenticates a public document for use in another Hague Convention member state without embassy legalisation. Thailand acceded to the HCCH Apostille Convention and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then, Thai documents follow the legalisation route: certified translation, Department of Consular Affairs legalisation, then the destination embassy.

ประเด็นสำคัญ · Key Takeaways

Thailand acceded to the HCCH Apostille Convention and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 — do not rely on Apostille-only instructions before that date.
Documents issued outside Thailand must be apostilled or legalised in their country of origin first; Thai authorities cannot certify a foreign registrar's signature.
Most destinations want the translation certified before legalisation, not after, so order of operations matters.
Ask the receiving authority in writing whether it needs an Apostille, consular legalisation, or both — requirements differ by institution, not only by country.

“Thailand acceded to the HCCH Apostille Convention and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; before that date Thai documents require Department of Consular Affairs legalisation plus embassy legalisation.”

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Advice & cautions — Apostille

Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until that date Thai documents still follow the conventional legalisation route.

Before you start

Check on the HCCH status table whether your destination country is a Contracting Party.
If the document is needed before 28 February 2027, plan the legalisation route (Department of Consular Affairs → destination embassy) instead.
Foreign public documents issued in a Contracting State can already be apostilled by that state's Competent Authority today.
NYC Legal is an advisory practice, not a drop-off counter: a licensed attorney with 15+ years of cross-border document experience reviews your destination requirement first and tells you the shortest lawful route — including when a step you were told to do is unnecessary.

Watch out for

Do not state that Thailand 'is already a party' in filings dated before 28 February 2027 — it misrepresents the applicable procedure.
An apostille authenticates the signature and seal only; it does not validate content and does not replace a translation.
Service charges and government fees change by official announcement, so no figures are published here — ask our team on +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd for a written quote before work starts.

Official sources

Documents required and step-by-step apostille process

Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, and the Convention enters into force for Thai public documents on 28 February 2027. Until that date, Thai documents still follow the traditional route: Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization followed by the destination embassy.

Documents to prepare

Original Thai public document such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, house registration or company affidavit
Certified translation into the destination language, matching the original word for word
Copy of the passport or ID card of the document holder
Power of attorney if someone else submits on your behalf
Destination country and the intended use of the document

Step-by-step process

Check the destination country's status — Confirm whether the destination is a Convention party and whether an apostille or consular legalization applies.
Obtain a freshly issued original — Request a recent copy from the issuing district office to avoid age limits imposed by the receiving authority.
Translate and verify name spellings — Translations are prepared by a responsible translator and names are matched exactly to the passport.
Legalize at the Department of Consular Affairs — Submit the document and its translation to the Legalization Division for signature certification.
Embassy legalization or apostille — Before 28 February 2027 the destination embassy step still applies; after that date Thai documents can be apostilled.

Typical timeline: The full chain usually takes about one to three weeks depending on Ministry and embassy queues.

Doing it yourself vs. letting us handle it

Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Choosing the route	Public reporting about the apostille date is confusing and the wrong route wastes weeks.	We confirm the effective date and the destination's requirement before any work starts.
Translation quality	Name spellings that differ from the passport are the single most common rejection cause.	Names, dates and document numbers are checked against the original before submission.
Multi-agency handling	Repeated trips to submit and collect documents.	We run the chain continuously and report status at each stage.

Advisory note: Ahead of 28 February 2027 planning matters. We advise which documents to process now and which are better left until the apostille takes effect, saving you time and repeat trips.

Apostille vs consular and embassy legalization — which one do you need

Many people assume an Apostille is already available in Thailand. This table sets out the real difference between routes and the correct timeline under the current Convention status.

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.

How to choose the right route

Confirm whether the destination country is a Hague member before planning the file.
For Thai documents the Convention takes effect on 28 February 2027; before that, use the MFA + embassy route.
Foreign documents already bearing an Apostille may still need a Thai translation and translation certification for use in Thailand.
If your deadline straddles the entry-into-force date, let us build the timeline with you.

Advisory note

Our team has spent 15+ years on certification and cross-border document work. We are not only a filing agency: we act as advisers who map out which route your document should take, how many layers of certification it needs, and whether the receiving authority will accept it before any work begins. If you would rather not learn this by trial and error, send us the case details and we will map the route for you.

Question

Can I get a Thai Apostille today?

Answer

Not yet. Thailand acceded to the HCCH Apostille Convention and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Documents needed before that date must be legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and then by the embassy of the destination country in Bangkok. We prepare files so the same set can be reused once the Apostille route opens.

Source: NYC Legal & Notary Service — nyclegal.co.th

คำถามที่พบบ่อย · FAQ

Can I get a Thai Apostille today?: Not yet. Thailand acceded to the HCCH Apostille Convention and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Documents needed before that date must be legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and then by the embassy of the destination country in Bangkok. We prepare files so the same set can be reused once the Apostille route opens.
Which documents can be apostilled?: Public documents: civil registry records such as birth, marriage and death certificates, court and police documents, notarial acts, and academic records issued by recognised institutions. Private documents, such as a company letter, are usually notarised first so a public official's signature exists to authenticate.
Does an Apostille verify the content of my document?: No. It verifies the origin: the authenticity of the signature, the capacity of the signatory and, where applicable, the seal or stamp. The receiving authority still assesses whether the content and translation meet its own requirements.

E-E-A-T · ความน่าเชื่อถือ

Experience: 8+ ปี · 10,000+ ลูกค้า · 4 สาขา (BKK, ขอนแก่น, อุดร, หนองคาย)
Expertise: ทนาย Notarial Services 6 ท่าน · NAATI CT · ISO 17100
Authority: ขึ้นทะเบียนสภาทนายความ · MFA-recognized · NAATI directory
Trust: ส่ง DHL/EMS ทั่วโลก · เก็บไฟล์สำรอง 7 ปี · PDPA-compliant

ใบอนุญาต · Verifiable Credentials

Lawyers Council of Thailand · Notarial Services Attorney register (TH)
Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand · Legalization & Apostille (from 28 Feb 2027) (TH)
NAATI (Australia) · Certified Translator directory (AU)
HCCH — Hague Conference · Apostille Convention status table (INT)

นโยบายคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค · Guarantee

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ส่งช้าจากเหตุของเรา — ส่ง Express ฟรีของขั้นต่อไป
PDPA-compliant · ทำลายไฟล์อัตโนมัติเมื่อครบ 7 ปี (หรือก่อนหากร้องขอ)
ใบเสร็จ/ใบกำกับภาษีทุกรายการ · โอนผ่านบัญชีนิติบุคคลเท่านั้น

แหล่งอ้างอิงราชการ · Primary government sources

Thailand Apostille Entry into Force
กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
HCCH Apostille Section
Hague Conference on Private International Law
กรมการกงสุล — งานนิติกรณ์
กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
สภาทนายความ (Notarial Services Attorney)
Lawyers Council of Thailand
ราชกิจจานุเบกษา
สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา
สำนักบริหารการทะเบียน (ทะเบียนราษฎร)
กรมการปกครอง กระทรวงมหาดไทย

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ตั้งแต่ 28 ก.พ. 2570 ไทยเป็นภาคี Hague Apostille

ลำดับขั้นตอนถัดไป · Recommended next steps

แปลเอกสารรับรอง (Certified Translation)
หน่วยงานปลายทางส่วนใหญ่รับเฉพาะฉบับแปลที่มีคำรับรองผู้แปลแนบต้นฉบับ
Notary Public โดยทนายผู้ได้รับอนุญาต
รับรองลายมือชื่อ/สำเนา ตามข้อบังคับสภาทนายความว่าด้วยการรับรองลายมือชื่อฯ พ.ศ. 2546
Apostille (มีผลกับไทย 28 ก.พ. 2570)
ไทยยื่นภาคยานุวัติสาร 30 มิ.ย. 2569 — ก่อนวันมีผลบังคับใช้ยังต้องใช้นิติกรณ์แบบเดิม
เทียบให้ชัด: Notary vs MFA vs Apostille
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วิธีอ้างอิง · How to cite (APA-style)

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