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Thailand Apostille & Translation Services

Preparing Your Documents for Thailand

PDX Fingerprinting apostilles your U.S. documents and arranges certified Thai translation, so they are ready for Thailand. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.

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Does Thailand Accept an Apostille?

Not yet. The Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on February 28, 2027. Until then, the Royal Thai Embassy does not accept apostilles and requires the older legalization chain for U.S. documents.

How to Prepare Documents for Thailand Before February 28, 2027

State authentication. State-issued documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, are first authenticated by the Secretary of State where they were issued. Federal documents such as an FBI check skip this step.
U.S. Department of State authentication. The document then receives the U.S. Department of State seal.
Royal Thai Embassy or consulate legalization. Thailand legalizes the authenticated document. The embassy has said it does not accept apostilles until the Convention takes effect.

After February 28, 2027, an apostille is expected to replace the legalization step for public documents. Call (503) 212-0678 and we will tell you which steps we can handle for your timeline.

Documents People Apostille for Thailand

Teaching credentials and work permits
Marriage and family records
Business and company documents
Retirement and long-stay visa paperwork

Most requests follow one of two routes. Federal documents, such as an FBI Identity History Summary, are handled by the U.S. Department of State through our FBI apostille service. State-issued documents, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are handled by the Secretary of State where they were issued. We process Oregon documents and other states for $195 (New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional), listed in our apostille by document guide.

Translation for Thailand Documents

Thai offices may require a certified Thai translation depending on the document and the office.

PDX Fingerprinting arranges certified Thai translation to go with your apostilled documents. See our certified document translation service and apostille translation services. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How to Get Your Documents Ready for Thailand

Confirm what the receiving office needs. Ask the employer, consulate, or agency in Thailand which records they want, how recent they must be, and whether translation is required.
Get the right original. For vital records, order a certified copy from the issuing state or county. For a background check, request your FBI Identity History Summary.
We prepare the authentication steps. We help with the state and U.S. Department of State steps that come before Thai legalization.
We arrange translation. After the apostille, we arrange certified Thai translation when your documents need it.
Send it to Thailand. We return the finished set to you, ready to submit.

Thailand Apostille Cost and Turnaround

FBI apostille service: $195, typically 7 to 10 business days.
Oregon document apostille: $195, typically 3 to 5 business days, and sometimes next day.
Documents from other states: $195. Some states finish in about 5 business days; others take longer depending on that state’s availability. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.
Certified translation: $65 per page.

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online and we will confirm your total and timeline.

Thailand: What to Know Before You Order

Thailand joined the Apostille Convention, and it takes effect for Thailand on February 28, 2027.
Until then, U.S. documents for Thailand follow the legalization chain rather than the apostille process.
Many agencies want a recent issue date on background checks, so order the FBI check close to when you apply.

Related Services and Countries

Other countries: South Korea apostille and translation, Philippines apostille and translation, Singapore apostille and translation, China apostille and translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Thailand accept apostilles?

Do I need to translate my apostilled documents for Thailand?

Thai offices may require a certified Thai translation depending on the document and the office. We can arrange translation with your apostille. Certified translation is $65 per page. Call (503) 212-0678 to get started.

How do I get an FBI background check apostilled for Thailand?

Until February 28, 2027, an FBI check for Thailand needs U.S. Department of State authentication followed by Royal Thai Embassy legalization. After that date an apostille is expected to replace the legalization step. Our FBI apostille service is $195 and typically takes 7 to 10 business days for the apostille process.

How do I get a birth or marriage certificate apostilled for Thailand?

Order a certified copy from the issuing state or county, then have the Secretary of State of that state apostille it. We handle Oregon documents for $195, typically in 3 to 5 business days. Other states are $195; some finish in about 5 business days and others take longer depending on the state. New York is $350 for the first document and $65 for each additional document.

How long does it take?

Our FBI apostille service typically takes 7 to 10 business days and Oregon documents 3 to 5 business days. Translation time depends on the language and length. Call (503) 212-0678 for your timeline.

Can you handle my documents if I do not live in Oregon?

Yes. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide by mail.

What is the difference between an apostille and legalization?

An apostille is a single certificate accepted by Hague Convention countries. Legalization is the older multi-step process that involves an embassy or consulate.

Start Your Thailand Apostille

Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed, including translation.