Translation Certification for use in New Zealand 🇳🇿

🇳🇿 New Zealand (NZL) · OCEANIA

1. Notary Public (TH)

2. Apostille (MFA)

| Item | Set by |

|---|---|

| Notarial attorney and document handling | Quotation from our staff |

| Department of Consular Affairs legalisation | Published government rate |

| New Zealand Embassy fee (if required) | Published embassy rate |

| English translation (if required) | Quotation from our staff |

| International courier | Courier's published rate |

*Government fees can change — check the latest rate with the relevant office.*

1. Name spelling differs from the passport — check every character, including middle names.

2. Translation not checked — some New Zealand authorities require a English translation.

3. Incomplete notarial details — the certificate should show the attorney's name, registration number, signature and seal.

4. Missing legalisation step — notarisation alone may not be enough; confirm the receiving authority's requirements.

5. Wrong procedure for the date — steps for Apostille countries may differ before and after 28 February 2027.

6. Document too old — some authorities set a validity window; confirm with the receiving authority.

Services frequently used together when shipping to New Zealand:

Official references:

1. Draft review: send the draft so our staff can confirm the format required in New Zealand.

2. Signing before the notarial attorney: bring your original ID or passport.

3. Department of Consular Affairs legalisation: according to its current procedure and queue.

4. New Zealand Embassy legalisation (if required): according to the embassy's conditions.

5. Collection or courier: our staff confirm each step once actual appointments are known.

Short answer: a Translation Certification certified by a Thai Notarial Services Attorney must complete the legalisation steps required by the receiving authority in New Zealand.

New Zealand is a party to the Apostille Convention, but the Convention enters into force for Thailand only on 28 February 2027 (HCCH). Until then, Thai documents still need Department of Consular Affairs and embassy legalisation; after that date, check the current Apostille procedure with the Department of Consular Affairs.

Timing: depends on Department of Consular Affairs and embassy queues — our staff confirm the schedule after reviewing your documents.

Service fee: request a quotation from our staff. Government and embassy fees are paid at the rates those offices publish.