How does a foreigner register marriage in Thailand?
Foreigner needs: (1) Affirmation of Freedom-to-Marry from home embassy in Bangkok; (2) MFA legalization of the affirmation; (3) Thai translation by certified translator; (4) Register at any Amphur (district office). Thai Notary full service Contact us for a quote.
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. Thai Notary all-in package THB 18,500 includes embassy appointment booking, translation, MFA, Amphur escort + interpreter, and certified English copy of the Thai marriage certificate for use abroad.
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