- Is a Thai Notarial Services Attorney the same as a US Notary Public?
- Functionally yes — the NSA performs the same civil-law notarial acts (witnessing signatures, certifying true copies, administering oaths and notarising translations). The legal basis is different: the NSA is a licensed attorney regulated by the Lawyers Council of Thailand, whereas a US Notary is a state- appointed officer. For cross-border use both routes go through MFA / embassy legalisation.
- Can you handle documents while I am still overseas?
- Yes. We accept scans by email or secure upload, prepare drafts in English, take payment by international bank transfer, Wise, PayPal or credit card, and ship originals back via DHL to any country. Power of attorney work is the most common remote engagement.
- Do I need to come to Prachuap Khiri Khan in person?
- Only when a wet signature or witnessed identity is required by the destination country (for example a US I-864 affidavit or a UK statutory declaration). For copy certifications, MFA legalisation and most translations we work entirely remotely.
- Does Thailand issue Apostilles?
- Yes. Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024, and MFA Chaengwattana issues Apostilles for documents bound for member states such as the UK, Australia, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. Non-member states such as the United States still require the traditional MFA + embassy chain.
- What payment methods do you accept from outside Thailand?
- Domestic Thai bank transfer, international wire (SWIFT), Wise (preferred for low fees), PayPal and Visa / Mastercard credit cards. Quotes are issued in Thai Baht; we provide a USD reference rate for budgeting.
- Will the notarisation be accepted by my home country?
- Yes, once it passes the legalisation chain required by the receiving country. Each country page on this site lists the exact chain — Apostille only, MFA only, or MFA followed by embassy authentication.