💡 Quick Summary
NAATI: for Australia/NZ, price on request. MOJ: for Thailand, price on request. Notary: worldwide, price on request. Choose based on destination country and purpose.
What is NAATI? When to Use?
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is Australia's translator accreditation body. NAATI-certified translations are accepted in Australia, New Zealand, and some Commonwealth countries. Used for: all Australian visa types; professional registration (medical, engineering, legal, nursing); university admissions; Skilled Migration; PR applications. Cost: price on request, 3-5 days.
What is MOJ Translation?
MOJ Translation is certified by Thailand's Ministry of Justice by registered translators. Used for: Thai courts (civil, criminal, family); land transactions (Land Department); Thai government agencies (Immigration, District Administration). Cost: price on request, 2-5 days. Pros: affordable, accepted by Thai government. Limitations: Thailand only, not accepted abroad; limited languages (mostly English-Thai).
What is Notary Certified Translation?
Notary-certified translation is the most internationally accepted method because Notary Public has equivalent status worldwide. Used for: all embassies (except Australia requiring NAATI); Consular Affairs, MFA; visa applications worldwide (except Australia); international transactions; Apostille. Cost: price on request, 1 day. Pros: worldwide acceptance, fast, reliable, translators in multiple languages. Limitation: Australia requires NAATI, not Notary.
Comparison Table
Comparison: Price: NAATI 2,000-4,000 | MOJ 500-1,500 | Notary price on request. Time: NAATI 3-5 days | MOJ 2-5 days | Notary 1 day. Coverage: NAATI Australia/NZ | MOJ Thailand only | Notary worldwide. Languages: NAATI English-Thai | MOJ English-Thai | Notary 70+. Embassy: NAATI ✅ (AU) | MOJ ❌ | Notary ✅ (all). Thai court: NAATI ❌ | MOJ ✅ | Notary ✅. Apostille: NAATI ❌ | MOJ ❌ | Notary ✅. Summary: Australia → NAATI. Thai use → MOJ (cheapest). International → Notary (universal).
How to Choose the Right System
Selection guide — ask 3 questions: 1) Which country? Australia/NZ → NAATI. Thailand → MOJ. Others → Notary. 2) Where to submit? Thai court → MOJ. Embassy → Notary (except AU). AU Home Affairs → NAATI. 3) Need Apostille? Yes → Notary only. No → choose per #1-2. Not sure? → Initial case assessment with Thai Notary Law. We offer all 3 systems in one place.
NAATI for Australia Specifically
NAATI details for Australian visa applicants: Documents needing NAATI: birth certificate, marriage/divorce, degree, transcript, criminal record, house registration, name change. Must be translated by NAATI-accredited translator only. Cost: price on request, 3-5 days. Express 1-2 days +50%. Thai Notary Law has in-house NAATI translators, no waiting. Covers all visa types: Skilled Migration (189/190/491), Partner (309/820), Student (500), Visitor (600).
Case Studies
Case 1: Ms. Somying — AU PR (Skilled 189), NAATI for degree+transcript+birth cert+criminal record, 4 docs price on request, all accepted by Home Affairs. Case 2: Mr. John (American) — Thai civil court, MOJ for contract+US court judgment, 2 docs price on request, accepted by Thai court. Case 3: Ms. Manee — marrying German, Notary translation of birth cert+house reg to German+Apostille, price on request, German Embassy accepted.
Why Choose Thai Notary Law?
Thai Notary Law provides all 3 systems: NAATI: in-house accredited translators. MOJ: Ministry of Justice registered translators. Notary: Notarial Services Attorneys + translators in multiple languages. Benefits: one-stop service, attorney recommends best system, no overspending, immediate Apostille/Consular follow-up, 77 provinces, transparent pricing, verifiable job reference on every certificate.
