- Question: How should one apply for foreign-related notarization?
- Answer:
An application for foreign-related notarization must be submitted to the notary office in person. In the event the concerned party is overseas or is unable for some reason (such as severe illness or a business trip) to visit the notary office in person, they may authorize a relative or friend to handle the procedure on their behalf, in which case the individual will require a letter of authorization from the applicant and the applicant's identity documents. The applicant should first provide a letter of certification from the human resources department of their company (or organization, labor department, talent exchange center) in addition to the following materials:
1. To apply for notarization of a birth certificate, the household registration booklet shall be provided with photocopies or a household registration certificate issued by the local police station. Birth certificates sent to the United States or Thailand require several photos.
2. To apply for notarization of a marriage certificate, the marriage certificate shall be provided with photocopies. Those who have lost their marriage certificate shall apply to the original registry office for a replacement marriage certificate.
3. To apply for notarization of a divorce certificate, the divorce certificate (or mediation, judgment document) shall be provided with photocopies. Those who have lost their divorce certificate shall apply to the original registry office for a replacement or provide the corresponding certification materials.
4. To apply for notarization of a certificate of professional experience, those with professional title certificates (such as engineer, accountant, or chef certificates, etc.) shall provide the original certificates and photocopies; those without professional titles can specify their job responsibilities or main work in the certification letter and provide the corresponding number of two-inch head-uncovered photos.
5. To apply for notarization of relationship with foreign relatives, a recent letter from foreign relatives shall be provided; to apply for notarization for domestic relatives, the household registration booklet or other relevant certification materials shall be provided.
6. To apply for the notarization of an educational (or degree, academic performance) certificate, the corresponding graduation certificate, degree certificate, or academic performance transcripts shall be provided with photocopies. In the event the original documents have been lost, please apply to the original school for a replacement or obtain the corresponding certification materials.
7. To apply for notarization of a death certificate, the death certificate issued by the local police station or other relevant certification materials from related institutions (such as hospitals, railways, transportation, civil aviation, etc.) shall be provided.