Apostille / MFA — Birth Certificate
THB 1,500–4,000 · 5–7 business days · Translation + Notary + MFA + destination Apostille in a single office.
The 4-step legalisation chain
- 1Certified Thai translation (MoJ-registered translator)
- 2Notarial seal (Thai-Bar Notarial Services Attorney)
- 3MFA Consular Affairs authentication (Chaeng Watthana)
- 4Destination Apostille authority OR Bangkok consulate legalisation
Included in this fee
- Translation + Notary + MFA + Apostille — all four steps under one roof
- Starts at THB 1,500, includes standard MFA courier fee (~THB 1,000/set)
- Standard 5–7 business days · express 3 business days
- Thai-Bar-registered Notarial Services Attorney — verifiable via the Lawyers Council
- Free source-document review before we start — prevents downstream RFI (ไม่จำกัดอายุ (long-form original))
- 125+ Hague Convention destinations supported, including China (joined Nov 2023)
- Accepted for: จดทะเบียนสมรสที่อำเภอ, ขอสัญชาติไทยตามบิดา/มารดา
About Apostille for Birth Certificate
Apostille / MFA legalisation for Birth Certificate (ใบสูติบัตร) — covering both Thai documents destined for Hague Convention member states (outbound Apostille) and foreign documents inbound to Thailand (chain legalisation). We consolidate the four-node chain under one roof: (1) court-registered Thai translation, (2) notarial seal by a Thai-Bar-registered Notarial Services Attorney, (3) filing at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Affairs Department, (4) hand-off to the destination Apostille authority or Bangkok consulate. Standard turnaround 5–7 business days; express 3 business days. Fees start at THB 1,500, inclusive of MFA courier and standard consular stamps. Common pitfall: long-form birth certificate เท่านั้น — short-form/abbreviated form อำเภอไทยมักปฏิเสธ. Destination acceptance window: ไม่จำกัดอายุ (long-form original).
Common uses: จดทะเบียนสมรสที่อำเภอ · ขอสัญชาติไทยตามบิดา/มารดา · ยื่นทะเบียนบุตรใน สธ. · ยื่นวีซ่าติดตามครอบครัว
Service tiers
Accepted by
Used for
How to book — 4 steps
- 1Send source scans via LINE or email — we vet within 2 working hours and confirm the exact destination chain (Hague Apostille vs consulate legalisation)
- 2Confirm the fee (THB 1,500–4,000) and pick a service tier (standard 5–7 business days / express 3 business days)
- 3Drop the originals + a copy of your ID / passport — we run translation → notary → MFA sequentially, no back-and-forth for you
- 4Collect the finished packet with destination Apostille (Hague) or Bangkok consulate legalisation — ready for Birth Certificate at the destination (ไม่จำกัดอายุ (long-form original))
Frequently asked questions
+How much does Apostille for Birth Certificate cost?
THB 1,500–4,000 per set, including the standard MFA courier fee (~THB 1,000). Covers translation + notary + MFA + destination Apostille or consulate.
+How long does it take?
Standard 5–7 business days. Express 3 business days available at a surcharge. Destination acceptance window: ไม่จำกัดอายุ (long-form original).
+What is the difference between Apostille and MFA legalisation?
An Apostille is a single stamp accepted by 125+ Hague Convention members (including China from 2023-11). MFA legalisation is a two-step chain (Thai MFA → destination embassy in Bangkok) for non-Hague destinations. We run both routes — the correct chain is chosen from your destination country.
+Do I need to send originals?
Yes. MFA requires a wet seal / original signature. We recommend sending scans first for a free review, then couriering the originals with a copy of your ID or passport. We handle every subsequent step.
+Which destinations are supported?
All 125+ Hague members — US, UK, Australia, EU, Japan, South Korea, and China (joined Nov 2023). For non-Hague destinations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) we run the chain legalisation through the relevant Bangkok consulate.
+What's the common pitfall for Birth Certificate?
long-form birth certificate เท่านั้น — short-form/abbreviated form อำเภอไทยมักปฏิเสธ — we pre-vet source scans before invoicing, so red flags surface before you pay.
+Why NYC?
We combine MoJ-registered translators, a resident Thai-Bar Notarial Services Attorney, and MFA courier under one roof — cutting 3–5 days from the typical multi-vendor relay.
Frequently paired services
Bundle end-to-end document workflows with one coordinated team — fewer trips, faster turnaround.
Private documents must be Notarised first before Apostille.
Germany/France/Spain typically require a Sworn Translator after Apostille.
Australia/New Zealand use NAATI in place of a Sworn Translator.
Related services
Documents to prepare
- Original Thai-issued records: birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance, transcripts
- English translation in the format the Department of Consular Affairs accepts
- Passport or ID copy of the document holder
- Power of attorney with ID copy if we file on your behalf
- Current company affidavit for corporate documents
- Written requirements from the recipient stating Apostille or legalisation
Why cases get rejected
- Records older than the recipient's window (often 3–6 months) must be reissued
- Self-made or machine translations are commonly rejected for format reasons
- Name spelling must match the passport, not the familiar pronunciation
- Apostille verifies the seal and signature, not the content of the document
- Avoid launching urgent jobs late Friday or before long public holidays
How the work actually runs
- 1. Confirm the destination accepts Apostille
Hague members accept Apostille; non-members need embassy legalisation. We verify before any work starts.
Handled by: Advisory team · Time: Same day
- 2. Obtain the correct source copy
Some cases need a district-office certified copy or an English-language original from the issuing authority first.
Handled by: Filing team · Time: 1–3 business days
- 3. Translate to consular standard
We use the terminology and layout the Legalisation Division accepts and match transliterated names to the passport.
Handled by: Government-document translator · Time: 1–2 business days
- 4. File at the Department of Consular Affairs
Standard or express lane depending on your deadline, with same-day amendments if an officer requests wording changes.
Handled by: Filing team · Time: 2–5 business days
- 5. Hand over with usage guidance
We explain whether the recipient needs originals, the validity window, and how many spare sets to keep.
Handled by: Advisory team · Time: On delivery
Compare your options
| Option | Use when | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Apostille | Hague member destination, no deadline pressure | 3–5 business days | Lowest cost, easy to plan |
| Express Apostille | Visa appointment or deal closing this week | 1–2 business days | Daily express slots are limited |
| MFA + embassy legalisation | Non-Hague destination | 7–15 business days | Depends on each embassy's queue |
| Notary only | Private recipient with no government requirement | 1–2 business days | Not valid for foreign government bodies |
Advisers, not just a filing agency
Most delays come from choosing the wrong certification route on day one. With 15+ years handling legalisation chains, our advisers set the correct order — translate first or certify first, how many layers, and how much buffer before your embassy appointment. Prefer not to deal with it? We handle it end to end.
Talk to our team before you start Apostille
Our team has over 15 years of experience in translation, certification, and filings with Thai and overseas authorities. We advise on choosing the correct certification route, sequencing your documents, and repairing files that were previously refused.
- A case review before work begins, so you only prepare the documents that are genuinely required
- The correct order of steps from day one, reducing the risk of a refusal and a restart
- A plain explanation of the destination authority's stated requirements as published at the time of advice
- If you would rather not handle it yourself, we run the full process end to end and return the finished file
Final acceptance rests with the receiving authority. Our guidance follows the latest verifiable published practice.