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Certified True Copy of Passport is a Notary-certified copy used in place of the original for transactions. Starting 1,500 THB, completed within 1 day.
What is a Certified True Copy of Passport?
A Certified True Copy (CTC) of a passport is a photocopy certified by a Notary Public as a "True and Correct Copy of the Original." The Notary: verifies the original passport; copies all necessary pages; stamps with Notary Public seal + signs + dates; states "I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original passport presented to me." CTC passport replaces the original in many transactions, both domestic and international, without sending the original — reducing loss risk.
Why Do You Need a Certified True Copy?
Situations requiring CTC passport: visa applications — many embassies accept CTC instead of original; opening foreign bank accounts — banks need Notary-certified identity documents; company registration (Thailand or abroad) — foreign directors must submit CTC passport; Work Permit applications — Department of Employment requires CTC; real estate transactions — Land Department requires CTC for foreigners; international business contracts — counterparties request CTC as evidence; scholarship/university applications — foreign universities request CTC; court proceedings — courts may require CTC as evidence.
CTC Process with Thai Notary Law
CTC process: 1) Appointment — contact Line @ThaiNotary, schedule time; 2) Visit office — bring original passport (or Notary comes to you); 3) Verification — Notary checks passport validity, any alterations; 4) Copy — copy necessary pages (data page, visa pages, entry/exit stamps); 5) Certification — Notary signs, stamps, dates; 6) Delivery — receive immediately or via EMS. Note: Must sign in person before Notary (passport holder). Cannot send copy via Line for certification.
CTC Passport Pricing
CTC passport pricing: CTC data page (1 page) 1,500 THB; CTC all pages (including visa + stamps) 2,000-3,000 THB; CTC + Thai translation 3,000-5,000 THB; CTC + Apostille/Consular add 2,000-3,500 THB. Discount: 10-15% for multiple passports. On-site Notary add 2,000-5,000 THB. Usually completed within 30 minutes (at office).
Embassy-Accepted CTC Passport
Embassies accepting Notary Public CTC passport: US Embassy — accepts CTC + Notarization; UK Embassy — accepts CTC; Australian Embassy — accepts CTC; German Embassy — accepts CTC + Apostille; Japanese Embassy — accepts CTC; Korean Embassy — accepts CTC; French Embassy — accepts CTC + Apostille. Each embassy may have additional requirements — our attorneys advise on specific requirements.
Important Notes for CTC Passport
Important notes: 1) Must bring original passport — Notary cannot certify from copies sent via Line or Email; 2) Passport holder must come in person; 3) Passport must not be expired (except special cases for old passports); 4) CTC is valid only for copies made by Notary, not client-provided copies; 5) Some agencies require CTC of all pages including blank — check first; 6) For Apostille, additional submission to MFA, adds 3-7 days; 7) CTC does not expire but some agencies may require CTC issued within 3-6 months.
Case Studies
Case 1: Mr. David (American) needed CTC passport for JV registration — 5 directors, 5 passports, 15% discount, completed in 1 hour. Case 2: Ms. Naree needed CTC passport + German translation + Apostille for marriage in Germany — completed in 5 days. Case 3: Global Trading needed 12 CTC passports for bank accounts — annual contract 20% off, same-day completion.
Why Thai Notary Law?
Six Notary Public attorneys — no waiting. Completed within 30 minutes (at office). Notary on-site service across Bangkok. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees. translators in 70+ languages, 77 provinces, verifiable job reference on every certificate, Lawyers Council–registered attorneys, individual and corporate clients nationwide. CTC combined with other services: CTC + translation + consular + Apostille — one-stop.
