Can I drive a purchased motorbike before ownership transfer and what documents are needed for a TM30 residence certificate?

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Nov 24, 2022

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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Motorbike registration questions:

1.Can I legally drive a motorbike I purchased before the ownership transfer from the bike shop?

It's currently registered and insured by the owner.

2. For a certificate of residence;  I need to submit the TM30 documents..

Will a  hotel receipt suffice, or is a rental contract required? I'm in the process of looking for a permanent residence.

I'm staying on a retirement visa, but relocated recently to another province.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has questions regarding the legality of driving a motorbike prior to ownership transfer and what documents are required for obtaining a TM30 residence certificate. According to community responses, it is generally permissible to drive the motorbike if you have the bill of sale or permission from the previous owner. For the TM30 residence certificate, having a hotel receipt may suffice outside Bangkok, but a rental contract is recommended for more permanent residency verification. It's also suggested to request a screenshot from the hotel of their TM30 filing.

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Andy *******

Enjoy yourself and stay safe, I only ride 2 wheels in rural Thailand 😀

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Andy ******

I've driven in fine in a few countries. I won't drive in India.

2 years ago

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Jeh *****

Kool *******

On number 1. If you have the bill of sale you are fine riding it. It usually takes a month, or two to get the green book with your name in it.

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Kool ******

Thanks. I'll ask for that when I pick it up tomorrow.

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

1. If you’ve been given permission to ride the bike then there’s no issue.

2. Ask your hotel for a screenshot of their filing a TM30. That will suffice for a residency certificate (outside of Bangkok.). Inside you’d need to have done a 90 day report before immigration would issue one.

You can also ask your embassy for one.

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Stuart ********

I think you are saying I need to do the 90 day here in Phuket before they will issue a COR?

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Jeh ****

no. In Phuket they’ll issue a residence certificate on any visa type (or exempt).

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Stuart ********

Interesting... I thought I had to do a 90-day report when moving to the new province before I could be issued a COR.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Jeh ****

Not in Phuket.

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Stuart ********

Cool!

2 years ago

Stuart *********

You’ll need the screenshot of the TM30 filing. A copy of your passport data page, a copy of your visa/entry stamp and a photo. Cost is 300baht for the “fast track” service. Free if you’re happy to wait a week.

2 years ago

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Lyndon ************

Depends on which province you are intending to register within and the immigration office policy.

2 years ago

Jeh *****

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@Lyndon ***********

Phuket

2 years ago

Lyndon ************