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How can I certify Australian documents in Chiang Mai for a bank account?

Stuart **********
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Hi all, I need to find someone in Chiang Mai to certify some Australian documents so I can open an Australian bank account.

Chatgpt gave me the following options. Unfortunately the Chiang Mai Australian embassy is closed. Anyone know of someone who can do this for me?

If you are in Thailand and need to have documents certified for use in Australia, you typically need to find someone who is recognized under Australian law to perform this task. In many cases, documents certified overseas may require specific types of certifiers, such as:

Australian Consulate or Embassy Staff: Staff members at the Australian Embassy or Consulate can certify documents. They are familiar with Australian requirements and are often the most straightforward option when abroad.

Notary Public: A notary public in Thailand may be able to certify documents, but you should check with Macquarie Bank to ensure they accept foreign notaries.

Australian Registered Professionals Abroad: If there is an Australian lawyer, accountant, or other professional recognized by Australian bodies residing or working in Thailand, they may be able to certify documents.

Justice of the Peace (JP): If you can find a JP who is available and recognized, they might also be able to perform this task.
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A user is seeking help on certifying Australian documents in Chiang Mai due to the closed embassy. Suggested options include reaching out to an Australian Justice of the Peace (JP) named Neil Kilah, utilizing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs services, or contacting Bangkok Notary for document notarization. Users emphasize that getting documents certified at the embassy in Bangkok is preferred.
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Gregory ******
Gregory ******
I have use Bangkok Notary to nortize documents to be used for my super in Australia. The standards are the same as in Australia. Charge ฿500 per notory and normally get softcopy back within hour or same day and hard copy posted but need to request it
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Colin **********
Colin **********
What about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) office in Chiang Mai. The MFA provides legalization services at the passport office located in Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, 1st Floor, Chiang Mai Province.
Duncan *******
Duncan *******
If the bank will accept a JP, Neil Kilah is an Australian JP in Chiang Mai who can witness documents.

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TeacherNok ***************
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@Stuart *********
Unfortunately I think the only real guaranteed place is the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. We had to get some documents done and rang the Embassy for clarification and the advised us that it is best to have it done at the Embassy. Good luck.

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