How does a foreigner register marriage in Thailand?

Detailed Answer

Marriage between a foreigner and Thai (or two foreigners) in Thailand requires registration at any Amphur (district office) under the Civil and Commercial Code. Steps: (1) Foreigner obtains an Affirmation/Affidavit of Freedom-to-Marry from their embassy in Bangkok (US Embassy uses notarized affidavit; UK and most EU use sworn affirmation; some require apostilled birth/divorce certificate from home country); (2) Certified Thai translation by a registered translator; (3) MFA legalization of the translation at Chaeng Watthana; (4) Both parties appear in person at the Amphur with 2 Thai witnesses, Thai IDs, and passports. Our service charge is given as a written quote after document review; timing depends on agency queues.