Hi! I'm a US national and have some legal docs that need notarizing in the near future. Does anyone know if it's possible to get this done in Phuket (I live in Patong)?

 

I understand that I can have this done at the US embassy in Bangkok, However  I'm hoping to find a notary locally, so I can avoid the trip up to Krungthep...

 

My gratitude in advance for any information offered...

 

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I don't know if this helps:

https://www.google.com/search?q=phuket+notary+service&oq=phuket+notary+service&aqs=chrome..69i57.15752j0j4&client=tablet-android-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&espv=1&ie=UTF-8

Bangkok Translate might be able to do it. Going into Phuket Town from Central turn left at the Y junction just past the stadium & it is on the left just before the next set of lights.

Any lawyers office should be able to do it.

 This topic  should have stayed in general as the answer is the same all over Thailand- Not just any lawyer can act as a notary,  but will  to have a certificate, and they need to be a lawyer to get the certificate, hence very expensive - 500 and  up to 1500 baht for foreigners per page I have been quoted.

 

However, for Thai related docs, such as leases, etc you can go to to the  District Govt and for about 200 baht get  it done there.

You'll  need to bring  a Thai speaker..

My understanding is that "notarization" is not a recognized procedure in Thailand.  If you need something "truly" notarized then your only option is the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok.

 

Any lawyers office should be able to do it.

It's not that easy.

A lot of US companies/entities require documents to specifically be notarized and notaries aren't common or easy to find outside the US.

I've found recently that certification by the British Embassy does not meet the US notarization legally required.

I'm still looking for a notary in Bangkok.

Phuket Siam International consulting

38/53 Nanai Rd Patong

Tel 076-34614950.

 

Nearly opoisite The Kelly Hotel

 

I  dont know if they would be acceptable for what you want you could give them a try.

As one poster stated. If the documents are for use in the US a Thai lawyer notary is not valid. The embassy is your only option if you want to be legal.

 

BUT, some places would accept a Thai Lawyer notarization because they really just want a fancy stamp on the docs. I had a US bank accept docs for two mortgage loans that were notarized by a Thai lawyer. I found out later that the notary signatures were worthless but the bank didn't bother checking. It never became an issue.

 

The Embassy also makes occasional visits to Phuket and you can get docs notarized then if you can wait for the next visit to save a trip to BKK:

 

 

Just deleted the info that the Consular Outreach visit for Phuket was July 23rd. The next one listed on the website isn't until Oct.