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CTC ID card is a Notary-certified copy used in transactions. Starting 1,500 THB, within 30 minutes.
What is CTC ID Card?
Certified True Copy of ID Card is a Notary Public-certified copy verified against the original. Used for: international identity verification; foreign company/partnership registration; foreign bank account opening; foreign government document submission; legal matters requiring Notary-certified documents. Thai national ID cards contain the 13-digit ID number, full name, date of birth, registered address, and photo. Usually used together with CTC passport and CTC house registration as a complete identity document set. Notary Public verifies the original before certification.
Who Needs CTC ID Card?
Groups requiring CTC ID Card: 1) Thais relocating abroad — for identity verification with local banks, immigration, tax agencies; 2) Businesspeople registering or investing abroad — proof of identity for directors/shareholders; 3) Those marrying foreigners — full identity document set for overseas marriage registration; 4) PR applicants for Australia, Canada, NZ, UK; 5) Lawyers handling international cases — identity proof for parties; 6) Those inheriting overseas assets — identity proof for foreign courts.
CTC ID Card Process with Thai Notary Law
CTC ID Card process: Step 1: Contact Line @ThaiNotary to schedule, specify quantity and purpose. Step 2: Bring original ID card to office (or Notary comes to you). Step 3: Notary verifies original against the person, confirming identity. Step 4: Photocopy ID card (front and back). Step 5: Cardholder signs before Notary. Step 6: Notary signs and stamps with Notarial Seal. Step 7: Deliver CTC to client. Total time about 15-30 minutes. English translation adds 1-2 hours.
CTC ID Card Pricing — Transparent Rates
CTC ID Card pricing by format: Single CTC (front+back) 1,500 THB; Identity set (ID + house reg + passport) 3,000-4,000 THB (saves 500-1,000 THB vs separate); + English translation add 1,000-1,500 THB; + third language (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) add 1,500-2,500 THB; + Apostille add 2,000-3,500 THB; + Consular legalization add 1,800-3,000 THB; On-site Notary add 2,000-5,000 THB (by distance); Walk-in express (no appointment) no extra fee; 10-15% discount for 3+ sets. Final price, no hidden fees.
CTC vs Self-Signed Copy — Key Differences
Many wonder why Notary CTC is needed when you can photocopy and sign "certified true copy" yourself. Key differences: Self-signed copy — only for domestic Thai use, not accepted internationally, no legal weight abroad, easily forged. Notary CTC — internationally recognized, has Notarial Seal, has registry number, traceable, legally binding, accepted by foreign financial institutions and government agencies, can be further Apostilled or consular-legalized. Summary: Self-signed = domestic Thai use; Notary CTC = international use.
Can Expired ID Cards Be Certified?
FAQ: Can expired ID cards be CTC-certified? Answer: Yes, but with caveats. Notary can certify expired ID copies with a note stating expiry date. Recommendations: 1) If possible, renew ID before CTC for updated info; 2) Some foreign agencies reject CTC from expired IDs — check first; 3) If name changed but ID not updated, must renew first; 4) If address changed, old ID shows old address — update first. Thai Notary Law always recommends renewing ID before CTC to avoid issues.
Case Studies: Successful CTC ID Card
Case 1: Ms. Suda relocated to Australia, needed CTC ID + house reg + passport for PR. Set of 3 with discount, completed in 30 minutes. Apostille added, total 5 days. Case 2: Startup company needed CTC ID cards for 3 directors for Singapore branch registration. 3 sets + English translation, completed in 2 hours. Case 3: Ms. Napa married a Japanese citizen, needed full CTC identity set + Japanese translation for marriage registration in Japan. CTC + Thai-English-Japanese translation in 2 days, accepted by Japanese registry immediately.
Why Choose Thai Notary Law for CTC ID Card?
Thai Notary Law is the #1 CTC ID Card specialist: 1) 6 in-house Notary Public attorneys, walk-in available daily; 2) attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, 10,000+ CTC IDs, never rejected by any agency; 3) translators in 70+ languages translation by specialists; 4) Full Apostille/consular service — one-stop; 5) Transparent pricing, no hidden fees; 6) 77 provinces, on-site Notary available; 7) verifiable job reference on every certificate from individual and corporate clients nationwide; 8) Initial case assessment, complete document guidance per destination country requirements.
