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Certified True Copies for Filing With Thai and Foreign Authorities in Thailand
The original should stay with you; the certified copy is what ought to travel.
Quick answer
A certified true copy is the certifying lawyer's confirmation, after comparing copy against original, that the two match. It is used for degrees, transcripts, passports, house registrations, company affidavits, and financial records. The detail that trips people up is that some recipients want every page certified, not just the first. We check the requirement, then certify the whole set in one sitting. From THB 1,500 per set.
From THB 1,500 — From THB 1,500 per set for up to five pages; further pages are charged by actual page count. · Documents returned the same day
Who this is for
- Students applying abroad who must send copies of their qualifications
- Overseas job applicants whose employer wants certified professional licences
- Companies sending registration records to an overseas partner or bank
- Visa applicants where the embassy will not take originals
- Estate administrators sending one document set to several bodies at once
What you receive
- A page-by-page comparison with the certified page count recorded
- Certifying wording confirming the original was seen and the date of inspection
- Binding and edge-stamping so pages cannot be swapped
- Spare sets matched to the number of filings
- Advice on which records are better re-issued at source than certified as copies
Documents to prepare
- Every original that needs a certified copy
- Clean copies with nothing cropped at the margin
- Identification for the person presenting the documents
- A power of attorney where the documents belong to someone else
- The recipient's requirements on page coverage and document age
How it works
5-step process
- 1
Always bring the original
Without an original to compare, certification is impossible, since the wording states the original was seen.
- 2
Cover every page
Multi-page items certified only on the first page are routinely bounced, transcripts and financial statements especially.
- 3
Order enough sets
An extra set on the day costs far less than repeating the whole exercise a month later.
- 4
Check whether translation is also needed
Thai-language records going abroad usually need a certified translation alongside the certified copy.
- 5
Give the owner the register number
If the recipient later asks us to verify, the register number turns that into a same-day answer.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I not certify my own copies?
Self-certification is accepted for many Thai administrative filings, but foreign bodies usually want an independent licensed certifier.
How many passport pages should be certified?
At minimum the biographical page, plus entry stamps where the recipient needs proof of stay.
Can a printout of an electronic record be certified?
Yes, described as a printout from an electronic source with a note on how it was verified, such as the on-document check code.
Must the document owner attend?
Not for copy certification, provided the originals are produced and there is a mandate where the bearer is not the owner.
Is a certified copy accepted everywhere?
It depends on the destination; some require an added consular layer, so we map the full chain before starting.
The original is damaged or faded — can it still be certified?
Yes, with the condition noted in the wording, though re-issuing from the source registry is often the safer route.
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Written by: Thai Law & Accounting Services — attorneys and licensed accountants
Reviewed by: Reviewed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Last updated: 2026-08
Information as of August 2026. Government fees and processing times change — verify with the relevant agency before acting, or let our team verify for you.