Australian authorised person who can witness a signiture

[BHW]

I live in North East Thailand, Si Sa Ket, I need to sign some Australian legal documents witnessed by an authorised person. I can go to the Australian embassy in Bangkok but would prefer closer if possible. Thanks in advance for any help.

[DaLa]

When you say 'authorised person', I presume the documents requiring a witness advise whom they consider to be appropriate.  You need  to clarify that point first as in a lot of cases anyone can witness a document. They don't have to be a particular nationality  or profession. 

 

You may well find that a local multiple partner law firm will be acceptable.  If in doubt, make enquiries and then ask the organisation requiring the documents to confirm that whomever you chose is acceptable.

[scubascuba3]

Lawyers can do it, they charge way too much though 

[Sparktrader]

6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Lawyers can do it, they charge way too much though 

Cheaper than going to bkk

[Lucky Bones]

31 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Cheaper than going to bkk

Aus embassy currently charging 1,900 baht per document and pre-booked appt required.

If you are unsure re who can sign, the embassy is your safest bet.

Yes, a long way to go so if possible, try to make a day (or 2 of it.)

Good Luck.????????

 

[The Hammer2021]

In UK Anybody can witness documents usually- for my recent house transaction documents I was told my Thai  friends could sign. OR Use a certified  notary  or a lawer functioning as a notary.

[Sparktrader]

58 minutes ago, Lucky Bones said:

Aus embassy currently charging 1,900 baht per document and pre-booked appt required.

If you are unsure re who can sign, the embassy is your safest bet.

Yes, a long way to go so if possible, try to make a day (or 2 of it.)

Good Luck.????????

 

Go to pay the wages of the people pretending to work

[DrJoy]

2 hours ago, BHW said:

would prefer closer if possible

I know a Thai Barrister who charges 500 baht per stamp.

Super genuine guy.

[Lucky Bones]

30 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

I know a Thai Barrister who charges 500 baht per stamp.

Super genuine guy.

Unfortunately, it is up to the company desiring the signatures as to whether he is a super genuine guy.

If that company is based overseas, it may be a tall ask for them to accept.????????

[rwill]

Online notary service?  I fould this one looking real quick.

Australian Notary Services | Document Preparation, Notary and Legalisation Services

[BHW]

To clarify my post, the person has to be a person who can witness a signiture on an Australian legal documents like an Australian qualified doctor, justice of the peace, police officer, defence people, solicitor, school teacher, engineer, consular staff etc.

[malt25]

13 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Cheaper than going to bkk

And I'd guess much cheaper than having signature witnessed at Aussie embassy. Now about $80 for a basic witness.

[dinga]

14 minutes ago, BHW said:

To clarify my post, the person has to be a person who can witness a signiture on an Australian legal documents like an Australian qualified doctor, justice of the peace, police officer, defence people, solicitor, school teacher, engineer, consular staff etc.

Information about the requirements of other countries is very helpful......NOT

 

I've successful had documents signed and stamped (and then accepted in OZ) by our local BIBs - 1st at the Police Station where a large amount of time was spent in explaining that the witness was NOT attesting to the accuracy of the information contained in the documents - only the fact that he/she had witnessed the signing - and thereafter by the husband of a wife's friend.

 

Good luck! 

 

[DUNROAMIN]

There are no real noteary people in Thailand as you would find in your own country, however, some legal firms are noted here, best to check with people requesting the signed documents. Had the same problem. You proberbly will have to travel to Bangkok or Pattaya.

[norbra]

Centrelink accept Thai public notary for proof of life Westpac also accept Thai public notary endorsement 

 

Edited August 6, 2022 by norbra

[Old Croc]

I had to sign some documents for a company in Australia recently.

It was done electronically using a system called DocuSign.  (.com)

It was legally binding, and may be another way to have your signature accepted without finding someone in Thailand to notarize it.

[scorecard]

13 hours ago, Lucky Bones said:

Aus embassy currently charging 1,900 baht per document and pre-booked appt required.

If you are unsure re who can sign, the embassy is your safest bet.

Yes, a long way to go so if possible, try to make a day (or 2 of it.)

Good Luck.????????

 

Take a good look at the document and see if it's from a specific/aligned website. The webiste may well provide a clear answer to your question. 

[Liverpool Lou]

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Lawyers can do it, they charge way too much though 

Notarising a signature/document is usually a B1,000 +VAT job, hardly going to break the bank.

[scubascuba3]

1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Notarising a signature/document is usually a B1,000 +VAT job, hardly going to break the bank.

Often looking for 2,000 baht for something that should be about 500, I've been through the various notorized proformas

[Liverpool Lou]

19 hours ago, DrJoy said:

I know a Thai Barrister who charges 500 baht per stamp.

Super genuine guy.

But you're not going to divulge his details! 

[Liverpool Lou]

42 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Often looking for 2,000 baht for something that should be about 500, I've been through the various notorized proformas

Where is it advised that "it should be about B500"?

[Liverpool Lou]

22 hours ago, BHW said:

I need to sign some Australian legal documents witnessed by an authorised person.

Any Thai lawyer/notary can do that.  You need to check who is acceptable to the Australian agency involved.  No one here can tell you who that is.

[scubascuba3]

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Where is it advised that "it should be about B500"?

You've got an example further up plus based on the work involved a 10 minute job, based on your analysis how much work you think?

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

5 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Where is it advised that "it should be about B500"?

You've got an example further up plus based on the work involved a 10 minute job, based on your analysis how much work you think?

You mean that "super genuine", anonymous Thai "barrister"?!   

 

I haven't analysed the amount of work involved, neither do I care, but I don't think that the B1,000 that I've been charged, several times, in Bangkok is unreasonable for a lawyers time.

[johnmcc6]

honorary council office in Hangdog district.google it Australian consulate

[NancyL]

Also there's an Australian JP (Neil Kilah) in Chiang Mai, in addition to the Honorary Consul.  Not exactly close to Si Sa Ket, however.

[carlyai]

8 hours ago, BHW said:

To clarify my post, the person has to be a person who can witness a signiture on an Australian legal documents like an Australian qualified doctor, justice of the peace, police officer, defence people, solicitor, school teacher, engineer, consular staff etc.

I'm Australian in Kuchinari.

PM me if you think I can help. ????

Fee Free 

[DrJoy]

On 8/5/2022 at 8:18 PM, Lucky Bones said:

If that company is based overseas, it may be a tall ask for them to accept

When in doubt, always pop in to your "Highly Respected" Home Embassy.

 

No one can reject that.

[DrJoy]

On 8/5/2022 at 4:49 PM, BHW said:

Australian legal documents

Notarial services are only available where the documents are Australian in origin, or intended for use in Australia. Please ensure you provide correct written instructions to our staff. 

We provide notarial services at the Embassy in Bangkok by appointment Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm (excluding Embassy public holidays). Fees apply

 

Notarial Services we can provide

• Certifying copies of original Australian documents or documents intended for use in Australia
• issuing an Authentication or Apostille certificate (verifying a signature, stamp, or seal on an Australian public document)
• witnessing of signatures on certain  Australian documents
• the taking of Australian Statutory declarations being made for use in Australia by an Australian entity.
• the administering of affidavits, oaths, and affirmations for use in Australian court or legal proceedings
• issuing a Certificate of no Impediment to marry in Thailand (refer to Getting Married in Thailand for further information)

 

https://thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/Notarial_Services.html

[DJ54]

My experience getting a Power of Attorney so sister could sell my fathers house notarized and witnessed. US Embassy for fathers estate/will.
 

Different US states have requirements and number of witnesses. 

Two trips Udon Thani / Bangkok. US wouldn’t allow 

the embassy officers signature as a witness even though the guidelines per the state allowed. The lawyer wouldn’t accept.

 

i explained to officer it needs two witnesses. She read the letter from lawyer and asked who wrote this. .i said lawyer and she said he’s incorrect. Luckily officer gave me their email to make it less

painful for scheduling appointment for second trip. 

 

Neighbor who doesn’t speak English flew with me. I briefed him what he needed to do the officer told me I can’t give the witness any assistance. He signed another $50 and all was ok.