{"id":3318,"date":"2025-04-20T17:17:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T10:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chonburilawoffice.com\/?p=3318"},"modified":"2025-04-20T17:17:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T10:17:58","slug":"who-is-a-notary-and-what-are-their-duties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chonburilawoffice.com\/en\/who-is-a-notary-and-what-are-their-duties\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is a notary and what are their duties?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our daily life, we use many types of documents or contracts that require authentication to ensure that they are legally accepted and free from forgery or fraud. One of the key players in this process is: \u201cNotary\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cDocument Certifier\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning of Notary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Notary<\/strong> It is a person appointed by the government to act as an inspector of documents or legal procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Mostly, they act in legal transactions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Contract making<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Signing of documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Financial document certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In some countries, such as United States or Europe<\/strong> Notaries play an intermediary role in legal transactions or financial business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Duties of a Notary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Notarization of Signature<\/strong>\n
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      • Verify the identity of the signer using identification documents such as an ID card or passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Verify that the signature is voluntary and not coerced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stamp a notary seal to verify that the signature is genuine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Certified Copy<\/strong>\n
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        • Compare the copied document with the original to verify its accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Certify that the copy is true to the original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Witness oaths or affirmations (Oaths & Affirmations)<\/strong>\n
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          • Act as a witness in cases where testimony or legal facts must be given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Document Certification for Use Abroad (Apostille & Legalization)<\/strong>\n
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            • Make documents effective abroad through Apostille<\/strong> (International Document Certification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • If the country is not a party to the convention Hague Convention<\/strong> Process may be required Legalization<\/strong> (Document certification through the embassy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Notaries in Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              In Thailand, there is none. Notary Public<\/strong> Similar to the US or Europe, but with similar people performing similar functions:
              \u201cNotarial Services Attorney\u201d<\/strong> Which is authorized by The Lawyers Council of Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Qualifications of a notary public<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Is a lawyer who has passed the course \u201cA lawyer who certifies signatures and documents.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Licensed by the Bar Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • No history of dishonest misconduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                The purpose of notary certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                1. To verify the identity of the signer<\/strong> \u2013 Check your identification documents such as passports and national ID cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. To confirm your willingness<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure that the signature is voluntary and not coerced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. To prevent document forgery<\/strong> \u2013 Help verify the accuracy of documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. To be used as legal evidence<\/strong> \u2013 Certified documents can be used as evidence in legal cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. To be used for international transactions<\/strong> \u2013 Such as sales contracts, power of attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                6. To ensure that documents are accepted abroad<\/strong> - pass Apostille<\/strong> or Legalization<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  summarize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Notaries play an important role in certifying documents and legal transactions to ensure the credibility of the documents and their use in legal proceedings or abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  In Thailand, there is none. Notary Public<\/strong> But there is \u201cA lawyer who certifies signatures and documents.\u201d<\/strong> which have similar roles. If you want to use a document certification service, you should check that the lawyer is registered with Lawyers Council<\/strong> Or not, and if the documents are required abroad, they may need to be certified in addition to Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong> or Embassy<\/strong> Of the destination country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Written by Mr. Thanadon Phonlajim<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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