Certified True Copy by English Notary — Bangkok

A Certified True Copy (CTC) is a photocopy of an original document onto which a Notarial Services Attorney has affixed: (a) a certification stamp stating 'I certify this to be a true and correct copy of the original document examined by me' (b) the date and place of certification (c) the attorney's signature, seal, and Lawyers Council license number (d) the attorney's printed name and contact details. The key distinction: a regular photocopy has no legal weight — anyone could have photocopied a forged document. A Notarial Services Attorney CTC carries the legal weight that a licensed officer of the court has physically examined the original document and attests to the copy's accuracy. CTCs are required by: (1) Foreign universities for admissions (transcripts, diplomas, English proficiency certificates) — most universities specify 'attested copy' or 'notarized copy'. (2) Foreign embassies in Bangkok for visa applications (financial statements, employment letters, IDs). (3) International banks for KYC/AML compliance when opening overseas accounts. (4) Employers abroad for background verification (qualifications, references, identification). (5) Immigration authorities in destination countries for visa, work permit, residence applications. (6) Government agencies in home country for various filings (e.g., US IRS for FBAR supporting documents). (7) Insurance companies for international claim processing. (8) Courts and tribunals for evidence submission. iVC's CTC service includes color photocopying on archival paper, anti-tamper seal, optional Apostille (from 2026).

iVC can produce Certified True Copies of virtually any document where the original is presented for physical examination. Most common categories: (1) Identity Documents — Passport (data page + visa pages + entry stamps); Thai ID card; foreign national ID; Thai driver's license; international driving permit; foreign driver's license. (2) Civil Status Documents — Birth certificate; marriage certificate; divorce certificate; death certificate; certificate of name change; certificate of single status. (3) Educational Documents — High school diploma; bachelor's degree; master's degree; doctoral diploma; academic transcripts; graduation certificate; English proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Duolingo); professional qualification certificates (CFA, CPA, PMP, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft). (4) Professional / Employment — Employment letter; professional license (medical, engineering, legal, accounting); resume/CV with employer-stamped verification; reference letters. (5) Financial — Bank statements (last 3-12 months); fixed deposit certificates; tax returns; salary slips; investment portfolio statements; property valuation reports. (6) Corporate — Certificate of incorporation; affidavit of company registration; Board resolutions; Memorandum and Articles of Association; share certificates; audit reports. (7) Property — Title deed (Chanote / Nor.Sor.3 Kor); house registration (Tabien Baan / Yellow Book / Pink Card); lease agreement; condominium ownership certificate. (8) Medical — Vaccination certificates; medical reports; prescription history; insurance cards; medical school degree. Restrictions: iVC cannot certify copies of obviously fraudulent documents; documents in languages the notary cannot read (translation must accompany).

iVC's CTC pricing (per document, or per page for multi-page documents): (1) Simple Single-Page CTC (ID card, single-page certificate): 300-500 THB (USD 8-14) — same-day service standard. (2) Multi-Page Document CTC (transcript, bank statement, contract): 300-500 THB per page with volume discounts: 5-10 pages 250 THB/page; 11-30 pages 200 THB/page; 31+ pages 150 THB/page. (3) Passport CTC (all pages including visa stamps): 1,500-2,500 THB for entire passport (typically 30-60 pages). (4) Bulk CTC Package (immigration application requiring 20+ documents): 5,500-12,500 THB for full package — saves 30-40% vs per-document pricing. (5) Express Same-Day (under 2 hours): +50% premium. (6) Walk-in Service (no appointment): +100 THB per document convenience fee. (7) Mobile CTC Service (notary travels to your office/hotel with portable scanner-printer): +3,500-6,500 THB mobile fee + per-document standard fee. (8) Color High-Quality Reproduction (for diplomas with seals, certificates with gold foil): +200 THB per page. (9) Archival-Quality Paper (acid-free, 100-year preservation): +50 THB per page. (10) MOFA Apostille (from Jan 2026): +1,500 THB per document set. (11) Foreign Embassy Authentication: +2,500-5,500 THB depending on embassy. (12) Notarized Translation + CTC Combined Package (most common for visa applications): 2,500-4,500 THB per document all-inclusive. Payment: cash, all credit cards (Visa/Master/Amex), bank transfer, PromptPay. Bulk discount eligibility: corporate clients and visa applicants get tax invoice with 7% VAT for expense claims.

Foreign universities have specific CTC requirements that iVC has documented across 500+ institutions: (1) UK Universities (UCAS, Russell Group) — require 'attested copies' of transcripts and qualifications. CTC stamp must be visible alongside the copied content; original university seals must be photocopied at high resolution. iVC's UK template includes the phrase 'Attested true copy of the original document personally examined by me' which UK admissions teams recognize. (2) US Universities (Common App, Coalition App) — typically accept 'notarized copies' for initial application, but require original transcripts sent directly from the issuing school for matriculation. iVC CTCs accepted for personal records and initial visa application. (3) Australian Universities (UAC, VTAC) — accept 'Justice of the Peace certified copies' or 'Notary Public certified copies'. iVC's CTC explicitly references Lawyers Council registration which Australian universities recognize. (4) Canadian Universities (OUAC, ApplyAlberta) — accept Notary Public CTC + sometimes require 'WES verification' for foreign credentials; iVC provides CTC suitable for WES submission. (5) German Universities (uni-assist, DAAD) — require 'amtlich beglaubigte Kopien' (officially certified copies) + certified German translation; iVC's CTC + MoJ Master Translator German translation is the gold standard for uni-assist applications. (6) Dutch Universities (Studielink) — accept notarized copies + Dutch translation if not in English/German/French. (7) Japanese Universities — require 'certified copies issued or attested by an authorized notary' + Japanese translation. (8) South Korean Universities (KUSEY) — require notarization + Apostille (from 2026) + Korean translation. (9) Chinese Universities (CSC, CUCAS) — strict: require notarization + MOFA + Chinese Embassy authentication + Chinese translation. (10) French Universities (Campus France, Parcoursup) — accept notarized copies with sworn French translation. iVC's University-Application Bulk Package: 5,500-12,500 THB for complete document set.

Embassy CTC requirements in Bangkok (iVC handles all): (1) US Embassy — DS-160 application supporting documents (bank statements, employment letters) can be original or notarized copies. Original strongly preferred; iVC CTCs accepted as backup. (2) UK Visa Application Centre (VFS) — accepts certified copies of supporting documents (financial, employment, education); iVC CTC explicitly satisfies VFS guidance. (3) Schengen Embassies (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swiss) — all require notarized copies of supporting documents NOT issued by official sources (e.g., personal financial statements). iVC CTC accepted across all 26 Schengen consulates. (4) Australian Visa Application Centre (VFS) — accepts certified copies from Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or Solicitor; iVC CTC carries Lawyers Council reference which ABF officers recognize. (5) Canadian Visa Application Centre (VFS) — requires certified true copies for documents you don't want to surrender originals of (e.g., business registration, property deeds). iVC CTC accepted for IRCC submissions. (6) Japanese Embassy — relatively lenient; original or notarized copy accepted; iVC CTC standard. (7) South Korean Embassy — requires notarized copies for sponsored visas (spouse, family, business); iVC CTC + Apostille (from 2026) recommended. (8) Chinese Embassy / Visa Application Service Centre — strict: requires notarization + MOFA + Chinese Embassy chain for major supporting documents. (9) Indian Visa Application Centre — accepts CTCs for invitation letters, sponsor documents. (10) Russian Embassy — requires notarization + MOFA + Russian Embassy authentication. (11) GCC Embassies (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait) — require notarization + MOFA + Embassy chain + Arabic translation. iVC's Embassy-Specific CTC Packages range 3,500-15,500 THB depending on embassy + chain length.

Strict rule: iVC cannot certify a copy without examining the original document. This is a fundamental notarial principle and a legal requirement under Section 4 of the Notarial Services Attorney Regulations issued by the Lawyers Council of Thailand. What 'original' means in practice: (1) For government-issued documents (passport, ID, birth certificate, driver's license): the physically printed original document. (2) For self-produced documents (resumes, personal statements, contracts): the printed signed version. (3) For digitally-issued documents (online bank statements, electronic certificates): the original PDF file opened on screen + the bank's online verification — iVC examines the digital original via secure portal, captures certified printout. (4) For documents abroad you can't ship: alternatives — (a) Original sent by DHL for iVC examination + return shipping; (b) Local notary in document's location certifies + Apostille (from 2026), iVC then accepts the foreign-certified copy as 'original' for further Thai chain; (c) Video-witnessed examination — emerging practice where iVC observes the original via video call + certificate copy received by DHL; not yet universally accepted by Thai authorities but accepted by some foreign destinations. What iVC will NOT do: (1) Certify a copy of a copy — even if you have a notarized copy from another notary, iVC requires the original for our own CTC. (2) Certify a copy where signs of tampering, forgery, or alteration are visible. (3) Certify a copy of a document in a language the notary cannot verify (e.g., complex legal Russian) without accompanying certified translation. Workaround: get the source country's authority (university, government office) to re-issue an original which they then DHL to Bangkok for iVC certification. Universities typically charge 50-150 USD for replacement originals. iVC's coordination service (we contact the foreign institution on your behalf): 2,500-5,500 THB + the institution's reissue fee + DHL.

Yes, iVC's Certified True Copies are accepted internationally because: (1) Lawyers Council of Thailand registration — iVC's Notarial Services Attorneys hold valid Notarial Services Attorney certifications (Licenses #M-456 and #M-892) issued by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Notarial Services Attorney Regulations B.E. 2546. This registration is recognized by foreign authorities as equivalent to: UK Solicitor's certification, US Notary Public certification, Australian Justice of the Peace certification, Canadian Commissioner of Oaths certification. (2) MOFA legalization layer — adding MOFA Chaeng Watthana legalization to the CTC (THB 800-1,800, 1-3 days) makes the document accepted by virtually all foreign authorities that previously hesitated. (3) Apostille layer (from 1 Jan 2026) — adding Hague Apostille certification at MOFA replaces dual-legalization for 126 Apostille member countries. Country-specific acceptance: (a) UK — Universities, HMRC, NHS, banks all accept iVC CTC + Apostille. (b) US — Universities, IRS, banks, USCIS accept iVC CTC + Apostille; some IRS filings require county-clerk authentication chain on top. (c) Australia — Universities, AHPRA, Centrelink, Medicare all accept iVC CTC + Apostille. (d) Canada — Universities, WES, IRCC, CIC all accept iVC CTC + Apostille. (e) Schengen — Universities, embassies, banks accept iVC CTC + Apostille; Germany, France, Italy, Spain consistent. (f) Japan — Universities, Immigration Bureau, banks accept iVC CTC + Apostille. (g) China — Strict; requires CTC + MOFA + Chinese Embassy authentication (Apostille NOT accepted by China for most purposes — they're a non-signatory). (h) GCC — Requires CTC + MOFA + Embassy + Arabic translation. iVC's international acceptance guarantee: if a foreign authority rejects an iVC CTC due to format/certification issues (not content issues), iVC re-issues at no cost + covers MOFA/Embassy/Apostille re-processing fees.