Quick Summary (AI Answer-First)
iVC provides full English-language Notary Public services for expats in Thailand. Our 2 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand (Licenses #M-456 and #M-892). We perform Affidavits, Sworn Statements, Powers of Attorney, Acknowledgments, Statutory Declarations, Single Status Declarations, Certified True Copies. Located at 246/1 Sukhumvit 22, Bangkok — open daily 09:00-18:00 (including weekends). Mobile service available to hotels/condos throughout Bangkok and BMR. From 1 January 2026, notarized documents become Apostille-eligible at MOFA — major efficiency gain for international use.
Who needs an English Notary in Thailand?
- US citizens — POA for property in California/Florida, Affidavit for IRS Form W-9, Quitclaim Deed
- UK citizens — Statutory Declaration for HMRC, marriage in Thailand
- Australians — Statutory Declaration of No Impediment (DFAT doesn't issue CNI)
- Canadians — Statutory Declaration in Lieu of CNI
- EU citizens — Apostilled Affidavits for use in EU member states
- Japanese expats — POA for Japanese real estate, witnessing Wills
- Singaporeans/Malaysians — Statutory Declarations for ACRA/CCM filings
- Chinese citizens — Notarized translations + 公证 documents for use in PRC
- Indian nationals — POA + Affidavits for property transactions, marriage
- Middle Eastern expats — Sworn declarations for use in GCC countries
Pricing — Transparent & All-Inclusive
| Service | Fee (THB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgment | 1,500-2,500 | 42-70 |
| Affidavit / Sworn Statement | 2,500-4,500 | 70-125 |
| Affidavit of Single Status | 3,500-5,500 | 100-155 |
| Specific POA | 4,500-8,500 | 125-240 |
| General POA | 6,500-12,500 | 180-350 |
| Statutory Declaration | 2,500-4,500 | 70-125 |
| Certified True Copy (per page) | 300-500 | 8-14 |
| Witnessing of Wills | 5,500-9,500 | 155-265 |
| Mobile Service (within BKK) | +3,500-6,500 | +100-180 |
| Express Same-Day | +50% | +50% |
| MOFA Apostille (from 2026) | +1,000-1,500 | +28-42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a Notary Public in Thailand? Who can perform notarial acts?
Thailand uses a Notarial Services Attorney (ทนายความผู้ทำคำรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสาร) system, NOT a traditional civil-law Notary Public. Only lawyers licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand (สภาทนายความ) who have passed the additional Notarial Services Attorney certification course can perform notarial acts. The Notarial Services Attorney's seal and signature are recognized by: (a) MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand) for further legalization (b) Foreign embassies in Bangkok for consular authentication (c) Hague Apostille (from 1 Jan 2026) when Thailand joins the Convention (d) Courts in 100+ countries that accept Thai notarial certifications. iVC has 2 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council (License #M-456 and #M-892), available 7 days/week at our Asoke office. Each notarial act includes: verification of identity, witnessing of signature, attaching of seal, signing of certification certificate
Q2. What notarial services do iVC's English-speaking Notary perform?
iVC's Notarial Services Attorneys perform all notarial acts in English for foreign expats: (1) Acknowledgment — verifying signatures on contracts, deeds, agreements (2) Affidavit / Sworn Statement — witnessing oaths on personal declarations, immigration matters, court submissions (3) Affidavit of Single Status / Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment — for marriage registration in Thailand for nationals of US/Australia/Canada/UK/Ireland whose embassies don't issue CNI directly (4) Power of Attorney (POA) — General or Specific POA for real estate, banking, business, family matters (5) Statutory Declaration — for use in Commonwealth jurisdictions (UK/AU/CA/NZ/SG/MY/IN) (6) Certified True Copies — copies of passports, IDs, diplomas, certificates (7) Witnessing of Wills / Codicils (8) Apostille of private documents (from 1 Jan 2026) — notarized private documents become eligible for Apostille (9) Translation Certification — for translations done by iVC's MoJ Master Translators (10) Loan Agreements / Promissory Notes (11) Real Estate Documents — Sale Agreements, Lease Agreements, Mortgage documents (12) Corporate Documents — Board Resolutions, Share Transfer, Director appointment
Q3. How much does iVC's English Notary Public service cost?
Pricing per notarial act: (1) Acknowledgment (single signature): 1,500-2,500 THB (~USD 42-70) (2) Affidavit / Sworn Statement (with drafting assistance): 2,500-4,500 THB (~USD 70-125) (3) Affidavit of Single Status: 3,500-5,500 THB (~USD 100-155) (4) Power of Attorney (drafted + notarized): 4,500-8,500 THB for Specific POA, 6,500-12,500 THB for General POA (~USD 125-350) (5) Statutory Declaration: 2,500-4,500 THB (~USD 70-125) (6) Certified True Copy (per page): 300-500 THB (~USD 8-14) (7) Witnessing of Wills: 5,500-9,500 THB (~USD 155-265) (8) Premium Mobile Service (notary travels to client's hotel/condo within Bangkok): +3,500-6,500 THB for transportation + waiting time (9) Express Same-Day Service: +50% of base fee (10) After-Hours / Weekend / Public Holiday: +30% of base fee. Payment accepted: Thai Baht cash, all major credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/Amex), Bank Transfer, PromptPay, USD cash (with conversion to THB at daily rate)
Q4. Can iVC's Notary travel to my hotel/condo in Bangkok? What's the process?
Yes — Mobile Notary Service is one of iVC's most popular services for expats. Process: (1) Email/LINE/Phone iVC at least 24 hours in advance with: type of notarial act, location (hotel/condo/office), preferred date/time, draft documents (if any), photo of ID/passport (2) iVC sends quotation including base notarial fee + mobile service fee + estimated travel time (3) iVC's Notarial Services Attorney travels with: notary seal, certification certificates, witness (if required for Wills), portable receipt printer. Standard scope: Sukhumvit (all sois), Sathorn, Silom, Wireless Road, Riverside, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Ekkamai, Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri, Pathumwan, Lumphini — all within 60 minutes' drive of iVC Asoke (4) At your location: Notarial Services Attorney verifies your ID, witnesses your signature, attaches seal, signs certification certificate. Process takes 15-45 minutes depending on complexity (5) Receipt issued + sealed document delivered. Locations covered: Bangkok + Nonthaburi/Pathum Thani/Samut Prakan/Samut Sakhon. Out-of-area (Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai): possible with 48-hour advance notice + extra travel fee. Hospital/Medical Facility visits also available for expats in care
Q5. Affidavit of Single Status for marriage in Thailand — which nationalities need this from iVC's Notary?
Nationalities whose embassies do NOT issue Certificate of Non-Impediment (CNI) and instead require an Affidavit of Single Status from a Notary Public: (1) United States — Embassy issues 'Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage' (USD 50 + Embassy appointment), but many US citizens prefer iVC's Notary alternative which is faster and cheaper (2) Australia — DFAT no longer issues CNIs since 2014; Australians must obtain a Statutory Declaration of No Impediment to Marriage sworn before a Notary Public or Australian Consular Officer (3) Canada — Canadian Embassy does NOT issue CNIs; Canadians use Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage notarized by a Notary Public (4) United Kingdom — UK FCDO issues Certificate of No Impediment via online service but takes 21-30 days; UK citizens often use iVC's Statutory Declaration of Marital Status as faster alternative (5) Ireland — similar to UK process (6) South Africa — DHA issues 'Letter of No Impediment' but slow; iVC's notarial declaration accepted by Thai District Offices. iVC Process: (a) Notary drafts declaration in English citing applicable laws (b) Affiant signs in presence of Notarial Services Attorney (c) Notary seal applied (d) iVC translates to Thai by MoJ Master Translator (e) MOFA Chaeng Watthana legalization of translation (f) Thai District Office accepts for marriage registration. Total cost: 8,500-15,500 THB. Timeline: 3-5 working days
Q6. Power of Attorney (POA) for real estate / banking / business in Thailand — what's special?
Power of Attorney in Thailand has specific legal requirements under Section 798-844 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. iVC's Notarial Services Attorneys draft POAs that are valid and accepted by: (a) Land Department for property transactions (must use prescribed form Thor.Dor. 21) (b) Department of Business Development (DBD) for company matters (c) Banks (must comply with specific bank's POA template) (d) Embassies for visa/passport matters. Key requirements: (1) Bilingual format (English + Thai) — both versions must be identical in meaning (2) Witness signatures (2 witnesses required for land transactions) (3) Thumbprint of grantor (for land transactions valued over THB 200,000) (4) Stamp duty affixed (THB 30 for general POA, THB 200 for land transactions) (5) 6-month validity for land transactions (POAs older than 6 months are rejected by Land Department). General POA vs Specific POA: Thai authorities strongly prefer Specific POA with clearly defined scope (e.g., 'sell land plot 123 in Bangkok for not less than THB 5 million'). General POAs are often rejected by Land Department and banks. iVC drafts both types and advises on the appropriate scope. Cost: Specific POA 4,500-8,500 THB; General POA 6,500-12,500 THB. Translation + MOFA + Embassy if POA will be used abroad: add 8,500-15,500 THB
Q7. Where is iVC located? What are the office hours for Notary services?
iVC International Visa Center: 246/1 Sukhumvit 22, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Office hours: Open EVERY DAY 09:00-18:00 including weekends and public holidays (except 1 January and Songkran 13-15 April). Notary Services available daily by appointment. Walk-ins welcome but appointments preferred to minimize wait time. Contact: Phone 080-557-8887 (English-speaking staff available), LINE @iVisa, Email info@ivc.ltd, WhatsApp +66-80-557-8887. Languages spoken at iVC: English (Native level), Thai (Native), Mandarin Chinese (HSK 6 + CATTI 2), Japanese (JLPT N1), Korean (TOPIK 6), French (DELF C1), Spanish (DELE C1). Location: 700 m from MRT Phetchaburi (Blue Line), 750 m from BTS Asoke / MRT Sukhumvit, 1.2 km from Airport Rail Link Makkasan. Parking: Free 30 minutes, then 30 THB/hour. Coffee shops nearby: Starbucks Sukhumvit 22 (50 m), Audrey Cafe (100 m), Holey Artisan Bakery (200 m). Hotels for visiting expats: AVANI Sukhumvit (300 m), Citadines Sukhumvit 23 (200 m), Pullman Bangkok King Power (1.5 km)
Q8. After Thailand joins Hague Apostille on 1 Jan 2026 — what changes for Notary?
From 1 January 2026, Thailand joins the Hague Apostille Convention (1961), bringing major changes to how Notary documents flow internationally: (1) Notarized private documents (Affidavits, POAs, Declarations) become eligible for Apostille at MOFA Chaeng Watthana — single certification instead of dual-legalization through foreign embassy in Bangkok (2) Apostille fee at MOFA: THB 200-400 per document (3) Apostille processing time: 1-3 working days Standard, same-day Express (4) No need for foreign embassy authentication in Bangkok for countries that are also Apostille members (most countries except: China-Taiwan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, etc.) (5) For non-Apostille countries: dual-legalization through embassy still required (6) Cost savings: 3,000-5,000 THB per document for typical Apostille-eligible jurisdictions (7) Time savings: 5-10 working days reduction. iVC has updated all notarial templates to comply with the new Apostille format requirements (added specific certification language, ID number format, signature block layout). iVC Apostille Service from 2026: Notarize (1 day) + MOFA Apostille (1-3 days) = 2-4 working days total vs current Notarize + MOFA + Embassy = 7-14 working days. Major efficiency gain for US/UK/AU/CA/EU/JP/KR clients
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