Document notarization in Chiang Mai.

[BonnieandClyde]

The obvious answer is lawyers and consulates;  but if possible we would like to avoid both... high fees and hassles.

Is there a convenient alternative?  The documents are all for local business transactions and don't require any kind of international acceptability.

In the US a date stamped on a document by a postal employee will serve for copywrite purposes - or so we've been told.  Could that be done here?

Thanks for any information.

[shoppeacenquiet]

Translation office down by the river road on the old city side of the bridge. Crossing from the romping side come over the bridge and turn right at the T junction. Follow the road keeping eyes open to left side, it has a white sign with red letters saying "translation and visa" in English.

I just got a notarised copy of my passport (900bht) and a translated copy of a letter for proof of address (200bht)
I have no idea if best price or not but that's what was easiest at the time.

[MESmith]

Try your bank.  Had a couple of copies of my passport certified recently.  Just asked one of the customer service staff to stamp & sign, with bank address & date.  Zero charge 

[shoppeacenquiet]

My bank charges 100bht for a proof of address or any other document type service.
I thought Thai banks didn't do anything for free. But at least they are no habitual gambles like the western ones ;)

[BonnieandClyde]

Translation office down by the river road on the old city side of the bridge. Crossing from the romping side come over the bridge and turn right at the T junction. Follow the road keeping eyes open to left side, it has a white sign with red letters saying "translation and visa" in English.

I just got a notarised copy of my passport (900bht) and a translated copy of a letter for proof of address (200bht)
I have no idea if best price or not but that's what was easiest at the time.

Your reply is appreciated, but we were hoping to find a cheaper way to do it.

We have 10+ documents at the moment and will have more in the near future, so it would add up to a lot of money.

Good luck.

[BonnieandClyde]

Try your bank.  Had a couple of copies of my passport certified recently.  Just asked one of the customer service staff to stamp & sign, with bank address & date.  Zero charge 

Thanks so much for that useful information.  It may very well end up as what we will do.

However, the postal option - if it is possible here - is preferable because it is a government agency.

Lawyers, consulates, and private translators all seem to be expensive.

[rob69]

Whilst were on the subject, can somebody recommend a place in Chiang Mai where I can get a few documents translated for my son's UK passport application? Maybe someone that has recently gone through the new process of obtaining a UK passport for their son or daughter! Many thanks.


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[shoppeacenquiet]

Whilst were on the subject, can somebody recommend a place in Chiang Mai where I can get a few documents translated for my son's UK passport application? Maybe someone that has recently gone through the new process of obtaining a UK passport for their son or daughter! Many thanks.


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See my post - the second post of the thread. 200bht translation

[shoppeacenquiet]

Translation office down by the river road on the old city side of the bridge. Crossing from the romping side come over the bridge and turn right at the T junction. Follow the road keeping eyes open to left side, it has a white sign with red letters saying "translation and visa" in English.

I just got a notarised copy of my passport (900bht) and a translated copy of a letter for proof of address (200bht)
I have no idea if best price or not but that's what was easiest at the time.

Your reply is appreciated, but we were hoping to find a cheaper way to do it.
We have 10+ documents at the moment and will have more in the near future, so it would add up to a lot of money.
Good luck.

Maybe you could negotiate a bulk discount if your other options are not fruitful. It is just a little Husband and wife team; not like a big company with set prices. I imagine they would be pleased to take the work rather than not.