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Notarials
Notarial services are available for all nationalities by appointment
General Information
Services We Can Provide
Services We Cannot Provide
Prepare Your Documents
Refusal of Notary Services
Scheduling Your Appointment
Day of Appointment

General Information

U.S. Consular Officers may provide specific notarial services authorized by relevant U.S. law and Department of State policy to both U.S. citizens and foreign citizens who need to have documents notarized for use in the United States. Notarial services are by appointment only.  

If you have multiple documents to be notarized, you should only make one appointment. You will pay $50 USD for each notary seal required at the Embassy or Consulate on your day of appointment.

For detailed information about Notarial and Authentication Services of U.S. Consular Officers Abroad, please visit the U.S. State Department’s official website.

If you plan to use your document in the United States, you may consider Remote Online Notary, please visit The National Notary Association for more information.

We assume no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by businesses. The Department of State and U.S. Embassy and Consulate do not recommend or endorse businesses. U.S. Embassy and Consulate does not offer electronic notarizations and cannot provide guidance on the subject. You will need to check whether the recipient of your document will accept a remote online notarization

Services We Can Provide

U.S. Consular Officers may provide specific notarial services authorized by relevant U.S. law and Department of State policy to both U.S. citizens and foreign citizens who need to have documents notarized for use in the United States. See more detailed information below regarding what documents we can notarize.

Acknowledgement of Signature; Financial or Real Estate Transactions

An Acknowledgement of Signature verifies a particular person signed a given document such as a deed or bill of sale. We can notarize only the signatures of those who are present to sign in front of a Notarizing Officer. If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, LLC, etc., you are required to provide proof that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the organization.

If you plan to use your document in the United States, you may consider Remote Online Notary, please visit The National Notary Association for more information.

NOTE: You will be asked to pay notary fees online on your appointment. Please ensure your cellphone has internet access.

Accepted Payment Methods:
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎▪ PayPal account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ▪ Venmo account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎▪ Debit or credit card

Marriage Affidavit

A U.S. Citizen who wishes to get married in Thailand must obtain a notarized marriage affidavit which will be provided at the Embassy or Consulate when checking in at the American Citizens Services Unit. As of January 23, 2025 same-sex marriage in Thailand is legal.

The Embassy and Consulate assume no responsibility for the veracity of the representations that appear in the affidavit. Only the identity of the individual making the statement is validated.

NOTE: You will be asked to pay notary fees online on your appointment. Please ensure your cellphone has internet access.

Accepted Payment Methods:
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎▪ PayPal account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ▪ Venmo account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎▪ Debit or credit card

Getting Married in Thailand

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney allows you to designate someone to take legal action on your behalf, such as authorizing someone to buy or sell a property in the U.S. in your name while you are abroad. You can use our blank Power of Attorney or bring your own draft. If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, LLC, etc., you are required to provide proof that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the organization.

If you plan to use your document in the United States, you may consider Remote Online Notary, please visit The National Notary Association for more information.

NOTE: You will be asked to pay notary fees online on your appointment. Please ensure your cellphone has internet access.

Accepted Payment Methods:
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎▪ PayPal account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ▪ Venmo account
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ㅤ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎▪ Debit or credit card

Blank Power of Attorney Forms

DS-3053 – Statement of Consent for your Child’s Passport Application

When a child under the age of 16 applies for a U.S. passport service, the child and both parents are typically required to appear in person. If you are not able to attend their passport appointment in person, you may submit a notarized Statement of Consent, Form DS-3053.

There is no fee for this service.

If you plan to use your document in the United States, you may consider Remote Online Notary, please visit The National Notary Association for more information.

Statement of Consent, Form DS-3053

Certified true copy of documents for use with Social Security applications, FBU Manila – Mail-in ONLY

Please DO NOT schedule or attend an in-person appointment for this service.

This is a NO FEE service.

Certified true copies of documents for use with Social Security applications, FBU Manila are processed by mail only. You must submit your request by mail to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai. Please follow the instructions provided in the checklist.

Certified True Copies for Social Security Administration Checklist

Certified true copy of U.S. passports for use in other purposes – Mail-in ONLY

Please DO NOT schedule or attend an in-person appointment for this service.

Certified true copies of U.S. passports are processed by mail only. You must submit your request by mail to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai. Please follow the instructions provided in the checklist.

Certified True Copies for Other Purposes Checklist

Certified true copy of a foreign passport for use with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications – Mail-in ONLY

Please DO NOT schedule or attend an in-person appointment for this service.

Certified true copies of U.S. passports are processed by mail only. You must submit your request by mail to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai. Please follow the instructions provided in the checklist.

Certified True Copies for ITIN Checklist

Authenticate royal Thai government official’s signatures – Mail-in ONLY

Please DO NOT schedule or attend an in-person appointment for this service.

Authentications certify the official seal, signature and/or authority of foreign officials who perform an official act with regard to a document that is to be used in the United States. The U.S. Embassy may authenticate documents that bear the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided their signature is on file with this office.

Note: An official Thai document should be translated into English by a licensed translation service prior to contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

A Consular Authentication does not attest to the authenticity of the contents of a document but merely to the seal and signature of the issuing Thai government official.

Authenticate Royal Thai Government Signature Checklist

Services We Cannot Provide

See more detailed information below regarding what documents we cannot notarize.  Please DO NOT schedule or attend an in-person appointment for these services.

Affidavits Intended to Replace Authentication

U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai are unable to authenticate public documents issued in the United States. Such documents include vital records (birth, marriage, death and divorce), as well as academic, commercial, or other credentials.

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Authentication and Certification of Federal Records

U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai are unable to authenticate public documents issued in the United States. Such documents include vital records (birth, marriage, death and divorce), as well as academic, commercial, or other credentials.

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Authentication and Certification of State/Local Documents and Academic Credentials

U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai are unable to authenticate public documents issued in the United States. Such documents include vital records (birth, marriage, death and divorce), as well as academic, commercial, or other credentials.

LEARN MORE

Any Documents Related to Relinquishment or U.S. Citizenship Renunciation, Transfer Allegiance, Claim Immunity

A formal renunciation of U.S. Nationality can only be made in front of a Diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in a foreign state. Should you wish to formally renounce your U.S. citizenship, please carefully review the Loss of Citizenship and Nationality information at the below link.

Relinquishment of U.S. Nationality

Income Verifications

U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai do not notarize income affidavits for any purposes. For more information, please refer to our  Fact Sheet.

Retirement visa criterias and required documents is available on Immigration Bureau page here Visa Extension – สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง – Immigration Bureau

Verification Letters to Open Thai Bank Account

U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai do not provide “verification” letters to open Thai bank accounts.

Please consult with the Thai Immigration Bureau’s Chaeng Wattana Office (Counter B, 1st Floor) in Bangkok or the nearest regional immigration office in other provinces regarding a certificate of residence.

Residency Verification Letters to Apply for a Driver’s License or to Buy/Sell a Vehicle or Property

In Bangkok, please contact the Thai Immigration Bureau’s Chaeng Wattana Office (Counter B, 1st Floor) in Bangkok or the nearest regional immigration office in other provinces to obtain a certificate of residence from Thai Immigration Bureau. For more information, please refer to our Fact Sheet.

Signature of Medallion Guarantees

A Medallion Signature Guarantee is not a notarial service, but rather a special procedure related to securities, which can only be performed by an authorized representative of a financial institution participating in a medallion program approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

U.S. Apostilles

U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai do not issue Apostilles. Information on Apostilles can be found on the Department of State webpage

Judicial Assistance – Notarial and Authentication (Apostille)

Statements Beyond the Consular Officer’s Knowledge

U.S. Embassy Bangkok / U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai cannot notarize the document that satisfies a specific legal requirement, that a person is the spouse of another, or an individual is an employee of a certain business or corporation.

Prepare Your Documents

Please print, organize and complete the appropriate notary form before your appointment. There are no public printing or copying services at the Embassy and Consulate. If you do not have access to the necessary technology, you may obtain a blank copy of an affidavit in the waiting room on your appointment date. Use of the blank version will lengthen your check-in time.

In order to receive notarial services from the Consular Section you must:

  • Understand your document. Consular staff cannot explain the contents to you;
  • Complete the document with the appropriate names, places, and dates before you arrive (but do not sign it; you must sign in front of a Notarizing Officer);
  • Include all pages, information and accompanying documents;
  • Organize all pages in order and the page(s) that requires the notary seal must be clearly flagged on the edge of the document;
  • Ensure name of the individual signing the document matches the name on the presented identification (i.e., passport or other government issued ID);
  • If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, LLC, etc., you must bring proof that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the organization; e.g. business card and/or articles of incorporation etc.
  • If your document requires witnesses, please ensure they each have a separate scheduled appointment and appear with a valid government issued photo ID;
  • Do not sign your document until requested to do so by a Consular Officer.
  • Fee 50 USD per seal; you must present online payment confirmation via Pay.gov. (If you are instructed to pay onsite by cash, please see Fee schedule and exchange rate here.)

Refusal of Notarial Services

Please be aware that a consular officer may refuse any notary service when:

  • The document will be used in transactions that may be prohibited by U.S. law, treaty or foreign law;
  • The host country does not authorize the performance of the service;
  • The document is blank or incomplete;
  • The officer believes that the document is suspicious, potentially illegal, or detrimental to the best interests of the United States;
  • The officer does not understand the document, due to language or any other reason;
  • The officer believes the customer does not understand the document or is acting under duress;
  • The officer providing the notarial service has a disqualifying interest;
  • The document is an affidavit requested by a Thai government office;
  • Invalid, inadequate or insufficient proof of identification is presented, or proof of a corporate title or position is lacking or inadequate.
  • Refunds are NOT provided when a notary is refused. Customers must ensure they are in compliance with all of the above listed prerequisites.

Appointment at U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Day of Appointment

  1. Ensure you are compliant with the Security Procedures when visiting the U.S. Embassy here.
  2. Bring a printed copy of your appointment confirmation page.
  3. Have your passport and/or government-issued ID ready and easily accessible. (Note: If your notary document references a specific form of ID you are required to present it at your appointment. A copy of your passport/ID will not be accepted)
  4. Bring the unsigned, completed, and clearly flagged/organized document(s) you need notarized. ACS can notarize multiple documents during one scheduled appointment.
  5. Only the individual(s) signing the document(s) should schedule an appointment and appear. If your document requires the presence of witnesses, you must supply these witnesses and each witness must have their own scheduled appointment. Witnesses must bring their valid government-issued photo ID. Consular staff cannot act as witnesses.
  6. Bring the appropriate payment confirmation via pay.gov, $50 per notary seal. (If you are instructed to pay onsite by cash, please see Fee schedule and exchange rate here.)

Please be prepared to spend at least one-half hour to two hours at the embassy.

Useful Information

Notarial Services of U.S. Consular Officers Abroad

U.S. Birth Certificate Apostilles

Power of Attorney

Authentication Procedure of U.S. documents to be used in Thailand

Statement of Consent to apply for a Minor Child’s U.S. Passport

Consular Services Fees

Consular Section Holidays and Closures

Notarials Frequently Asked Questions

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