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The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago can legalize documents which are originally done in the Consulate's Jurisdiction only, which are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Document qualified for legalization

According to the regulation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, the Royal Thai Consulate-General is authorized to legalize documents bearing the seal of the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C., only.

Documents and items to be submitted

1. A requested letter signed by a Company authorized officer.  The said letter should be printed on Company letter-head with address and contact numbers.  A list of documents that are enclosed and purpose of usage should be stated on the contents.
2. Original documents to be legalized. (Each set of original documents needs to be notarized and sealed by a Notary Public. The said Notary Public's seal and signature must be verified by Secretary of State, in which the Notary Public is located. The document then needs to be authenticated by the United States Department of State)
3. A photocopy of all pages included the certified letter from Secretary of State is required for Consulate's records.
4. A self-addressed envelope with adequate postage stamps or a prepaid Air Bill is necessary for returning documents to requester if submitted by mail.
5. A cost for authentication is fifteen dollars per set of original documents.  Please made payable to "The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago."   Fee can be paid Money Order or Cashier's check. (Cash is acceptable if apply in person)

Please note that the Royal Thai Consulate-General assumes no responsibility for the contents of the documents submitted for legalization.