Certification of Existence: Document & Juristic Act Timestamping
Notarial certification of the existence of documents, juristic acts, or key facts, issued by a Notarial Services Attorney. This service officially verifies their reality or occurrence on a specified date and time, crucial for protecting rights or providing future evidence.
Who needs this service?
- Intellectual Property Owners
- Software Developers
- Individuals & Entities Requiring Evidence
- Entrepreneurs Seeking Credibility
- Those Securing Rights Before Litigation
Documents to prepare
- Proof of Ownership (if applicable)
- Copy of ID Card/Passport (for individuals)
- Company Registration Certificate (for entities)
- Original Documents for Certification of Existence
- Memorandum Detailing Specifics and Rationale
How it works
- 1
Initial Consultation to Understand Objectives
- 2
Prepare Documents/Items for Existence Certification
- 3
Notarial Services Attorney Reviews and Records
- 4
Issuance of Certification of Existence Document
- 5
Archiving of Copies and Evidence for Reference
Deliverables
- Certification of Existence by Notarial Services Attorney
- Certified Document Copy in Sealed Envelope (optional)
- Data for Inclusion in Certification (hash/seal options)
Pricing: Service fees for Certification of Existence of documents or juristic acts range from 2,000 – 8,000 THB, depending on complexity and volume..
ทนาย Notary ใกล้คุณ
กดอนุญาตตำแหน่งเพื่อให้เราจัดอันดับสาขา/ตัวแทนที่ใกล้คุณที่สุด พร้อมระยะทางจริง — หรือไม่อนุญาตตำแหน่งก็ค้นหาด้วย เขต/สถานี ได้ด้านล่าง
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Frequently asked questions
What is Certification of Existence and how does it differ from a Notary Public?
Certification of Existence is when a Notarial Services Attorney confirms that a specific document, right, or act truly existed at a given time, serving as evidence. This differs from certified true copies (Notary Public), which primarily confirm a document is a genuine copy of an original.
How can this service be applied to Intellectual Property?
We can certify the existence date of inventions, source code, patents, models, or creative works. This establishes a priority date for intellectual property rights, preventing plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Are there any limitations to certifying the existence of documents?
A Notarial Services Attorney can only certify what can be genuinely verified or presented to them and must not be contrary to law or good morals. We cannot certify mere speculation or future events that have not yet occurred.
แหล่งอ้างอิง / Authority References
- ข้อบังคับสภาทนายความ ว่าด้วย Notarial Services Attorney พ.ศ. 2546 — สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์
- การรับรองเอกสารโดยกรมการกงสุล (Legalization) — กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
- Apostille Convention (HCCH) — Hague Conference on Private International Law
- NAATI — Certified Translators (AU) — National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
Ready to start?
Send us your document over LINE and we will quote within minutes. Same-day appointments available across Bangkok.
Official sources & further reading
Statements on this page follow the authorities below. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing. Last reviewed 2026-07-29.
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorney register — สภาทนายความฯ / Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand — document legalization — กรมการกงสุล MFA
- HCCH Apostille Convention (1961) — full text & status table — HCCH (Hague Conference on Private International Law)
- MFA Thailand — embassies and consulates in Thailand — MFA Thailand
Related questions
- What is the fastest way to reach you?
- Call or message on LINE during business hours for an initial route check, and send legible photos of the documents by email or LINE so the scope can be assessed accurately.
- Where do I start if I am unsure which certification I need?
- Start with three questions: which authority will receive the document, in which country, and by what date. Those answers determine the authentication route, the translation language and the full sequence.
- Why are fees not published on the site?
- Scope varies widely with document count, language and the consular steps involved, so we quote against the actual work and confirm details by phone, LINE or email before starting.
- Do you serve clients outside Bangkok?
- Yes — we serve clients nationwide and overseas, receiving documents by post or courier and scheduling signing appointments when in-person attendance is required.
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- Browse every service we handleGrouped by work type and receiving authority
- Office locations and service areasBangkok, greater Bangkok and upcountry
Fees are not published online — ask our team by phone, LINE or email for a scope-based quote.