A deal is ready to close, a visa deadline is coming up, or a relative abroad needs your signed power of attorney by Friday. The documents have to be notarized, and you don’t have half a day to cross Bangkok in traffic. This is when a mobile notary service helps. Instead of you travelling to an office, a notarial services attorney comes to you.
Before you book one, here are three things worth knowing.
In short
- A mobile notary offers the same notarial services as an office visit. The only difference is the location.
- Getting your documents and ID ready in advance makes the appointment quick.
- Book early and tell us where the document is going, so it’s accepted the first time.
1. A mobile notary does everything an office notary does
In Thailand, notarial work is done by notarial services attorneys. These are Thai lawyers who are registered for this role with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. A mobile appointment is the same service with the same legal standing. The attorney simply brings it to your home, office, condominium, hotel or hospital room.
Common services we provide on a mobile visit include:
- Signature notarization for powers of attorney, affidavits, declarations and consent letters
- Certified true copies of passports, degrees, company documents and other originals
- Notarized translations of Thai and English documents
- Company documents such as board resolutions and documents signed by an authorized director
- Help with legalisation: preparing your documents for the Department of Consular Affairs and the relevant embassy
A mobile service is especially useful when:
- you’re short on time or working to a fixed deadline,
- several people need to sign together, for example a family or a company’s directors,
- the signer is elderly, unwell or in hospital, or
- you’re staying at a hotel and would rather not travel around the city.
2. Preparation is what makes it quick
The attorney can’t notarize anything until they’ve confirmed who you are and seen you sign. A little preparation keeps the appointment short.
- Original, valid ID. Foreign nationals need a passport. Thai nationals need a Thai ID card or passport. Copies and photos on your phone aren’t accepted. See our guide to proof of identity for notarization.
- Unsigned documents. Please don’t sign before the appointment. The attorney has to see you sign.
- Every signer, in person. Everyone whose signature needs notarizing must be there with their own ID.
- Supporting documents. Bring a marriage or name-change certificate if your names don’t match. If you’re signing for a company, bring documents that show your authority to sign.
- Destination details. Tell us which country and organization will receive the document. Some authorities have their own rules on wording, witnesses or translations.
Our What to Bring checklist covers this in more detail. You can also download ready-made templates, such as a power of attorney or a consent letter for child travel, from our Downloads page.
3. Book early and plan the whole route
Our attorneys work across Bangkok every day from 08:30 to 19:00, including weekends. We also serve Phuket. Short-notice and same-day visits are often possible, but they depend on availability. If you have a deadline, contact us as early as you can.
When you request a quote, it helps to tell us:
- what type of documents you have and how many,
- how many people will sign,
- the address and the time you’d prefer, and
- the country where the documents will be used.
The fee depends on the number of documents and signatures, the location and how urgent the request is. We’ll confirm the price before we book your appointment.
Think about what happens after notarization, too. Many documents used abroad must then be legalised, first by the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sometimes also by the embassy of the destination country. Thailand is joining the Hague Apostille Convention, which is scheduled to take effect for Thailand on 28 February 2027. After that date, documents going to other member countries will need a single apostille instead. Until then, the current legalisation process still applies. Our Legalisation team can handle these steps for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is a mobile notarization as valid as one done in an office?
Yes. The same registered attorney performs the same notarial act. Only the location changes.
Can you come to a hospital or to someone who can’t travel?
Yes. The signer must be able to understand the document and sign it willingly, and must show valid original ID.
Can you notarize documents in a language other than English or Thai?
Usually a translation is needed so the attorney understands what is being signed. We can arrange certified translations if necessary.
Need a notary to come to you?
Tell us where and when, and we’ll confirm availability and a fixed quote.
Call +66 (0) 95 734 4242 · Email info@notary-public.in.th · Book an appointment