💡 Quick Summary
What to prepare: original (clear, all pages) + ID copy + purpose (where to submit) + target language. Recommend sending photos/scans for pre-check.
General Pre-Translation Checklist
What to prepare: 1) Clear original document — scan at 300+ DPI, or clear photo of every character; 2) Target language — which language (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc.); 3) Purpose — where to submit (embassy, bank, university, Land Dept) as each has different requirements; 4) ID/passport copy — for identity verification; 5) Deadline — when needed, for priority scheduling; 6) Number of copies — original + copies needed; 7) Notary certification needed? — some require it; 8) Apostille/Consular needed? — for international use.
Visa Application Translation Checklist
Visa application translation requirements: 1) Birth certificate — all visa types (PR, Spouse, Work). 2) House registration — address proof. 3) Marriage/divorce certificate — marital status. 4) Criminal record — Work, PR, Student Visa. 5) Degree/Transcript — Work, Student Visa. 6) Salary certificate — Tourist, Schengen, US. 7) Bank statement — all visas. 8) Medical certificate — Student, some PR. 9) Employment certificate — Work, Business Visa. 10) Name change — if name differs from passport. Important: always check with embassy what language is needed — some accept only English, others need the country's own language.
Marriage Registration Translation Checklist
Marriage registration translation requirements: 1) Single certificate/Affidavit — foreign embassy issues in English, translate to Thai. 2) Birth certificate — age/identity verification, translate to Thai. 3) Divorce decree (if any) — status verification, translate to Thai. 4) House registration — Thai party, translate to English for embassy. 5) ID card — Thai party, translate to English. 6) Passport — may need CTC. 7) Embassy certificate — foreigner, translate to Thai. All documents need Notary + Consular certification before district office. Note: names must match across all documents; include name change evidence if different.
Study Abroad Translation Checklist
Study abroad translation requirements: 1) Degree — translate+CTC+Apostille (most cases). 2) Transcript — translate all subjects matching university's English names. 3) Qualification certificate — translate if available. 4) Birth certificate — some universities require. 5) Employment certificate — for MBA or experience-required programs. 6) Recommendation letter — may need country's language. 7) Bank statement — financial proof. 8) Medical certificate — some universities. Important: use NAATI for Australia, Notary for other countries. Some universities accept official English transcripts directly without retranslation.
Work Abroad Translation Checklist
Work abroad translation requirements: 1) Degree+Transcript — qualifications, Apostille required. 2) Criminal record — all countries, Apostille. 3) Birth certificate — some countries. 4) Marriage certificate — if bringing family. 5) Professional license — doctors, engineers, lawyers, translate+certify. 6) Employment certificate — experience proof. 7) Resume/CV — some companies need local language. 8) Training certificates — skills proof. 9) Salary certificate — some countries. 10) Driver's license — translate+Notary if driving needed. Each country's Work Permit has specific requirements — check with embassy or employer.
Translation Types and Certification
3 translation types: 1) Notary Certified — by professional translator + Notary Public, worldwide acceptance. price on request, 1-3 days. For: all embassies, Consular, Apostille. 2) NAATI Certified — by NAATI-accredited translator. price on request, 3-5 days. For: Australia, New Zealand only. 3) MOJ Translation — by Ministry of Justice registered translator. price on request, 2-5 days. For: Thai courts, Thai government agencies. Summary: if unsure → choose Notary Certified as it's accepted worldwide.
Common Translation Mistakes
10 mistakes to avoid: 1) Using Google Translate — embassies reject it, need professional translation. 2) Not translating all pages — must translate every page including back. 3) English name not matching passport — must match exactly. 4) Wrong target language — Japan needs Japanese, not English. 5) No Notary certification — most embassies require it. 6) Unclear originals — illegible = untranslatable. 7) Self-translation then Notary — Notary can certify but professional translation recommended. 8) Not checking requirements first — wasted money on unusable translation. 9) Translating expired documents — get new documents first. 10) Sending copies when CTC needed — CTC requires originals.
Why Choose Thai Notary Law?
Thai Notary Law is #1 full-service translation center: translators in multiple languages professional translators; Notarial Services Attorneys for immediate certification; translation + Notary + Consular + Apostille in one place; 77 provinces, send via Line; transparent pricing price on request (translation only); express within hours (simple documents); Lawyers Council–registered attorneys, individual and corporate clients nationwide, verifiable job reference on every certificate. Initial case assessment — send documents for pre-check, we'll advise what to translate, cost, and timeline.
