Notarisation of Overseas Property Transfer Documents — Thailand (2026)

Thais and foreigners in Thailand selling or transferring property in the US, Australia or Europe usually must sign before a notary, and some US states additionally require one or two witnesses.

The closing package from the title company or destination lawyer · Original passports of all signatories · The notarial wording prescribed by the destination jurisdiction · The required number of witnesses where mandated

Signature witnessing and acknowledgement in the form prescribed by the destination jurisdiction

Using the wrong state-specific notarial wording, forcing a re-signing at the title company's request · Not realising that separate witnesses are required in addition to the notary · Missing the MFA and destination embassy legalisation steps

Confirm with the title company or destination lawyer whether MFA and embassy legalisation are needed before couriering the documents.

One day for the signing appointment; 3–5 working days for international courier. Fees are based on the number of documents and stamps, and you get a written quote before any work starts.

No. Thailand is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Thai documents intended for use abroad follow the legalisation route: certification by a notarial services attorney, then legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then attestation at the destination country's embassy or consulate in Thailand. Check the current status with the HCCH and the Department of Consular Affairs before you act.

Thailand has no notary public office in the common-law sense. Instead, lawyers registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under its 2008 regulation act as Notarial Services Attorneys, and their certifications are the form accepted by foreign authorities.

Yes for signature certification — you sign in the attorney's presence with an original passport or Thai ID. For a certified true copy, the original document must be produced.