How can I expedite my marriage certificate process in Thailand, particularly in Phuket?

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Jun 22, 2022

2 years ago

Brian *****************

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I really need help. I have submitted all the right papers to the town hall in Phitsanulok to be able to get married. It has been nearly a month and they have told us to wait an indefinite time. 

I have only got one more month left and I am looking for somewhere else to try to get a marriage certificate. 

Phuket seems to be quick but they ask for original devolve papers translated to Thai. I have them in English where they were checked for the affidavit. 

Has anyone else married in Phuket and can give me advice.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is experiencing delays in obtaining a marriage certificate in Phitsanulok and is seeking advice on alternatives, particularly in Phuket, where the process appears to be quicker but requires translated documents. Several comments share personal experiences of marrying in different locations in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of having documents, like divorce papers and affidavits, translated into Thai. Recommendations include checking multiple local offices for varying bureaucratic requirements.

Ümit ********

you must understand the officer's habits 😅 maybe they are waiting some thing from you🤣

2 years ago

Ken ********

Brown envelope helped

2 years ago

Maxim ***********

I got married in Phu Pha Man 3 months ago, in and out in 1 hour. All you need is two witnesses, your wife ID card, and the affidavit. I don't know what "original devolve papers" is. Your affidavit need to be translated in Thai and certified. You cannot get married anywhere in Thailand with English paperwork. I don't know what you are referring to.

2 years ago

Maxim ***********

An affidavit that you are legally free to marry.

2 years ago

Mark ******

@Maxim **********

Hi Guys. Just curious.....not getting married. But an affidavit of what?

2 years ago

Maxim ***********

OP documents are in English = he cannot get married.

2 years ago

Steven ***************

@Maxim **********

devolve = divorce. Need to show legal documents you are divorced if you want to marry again here. Basic equivalent to freedom to marry document for those not previously married.

2 years ago

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Steven ***************

Chris *********************

11 years ago we went into our local government office with 2 witnesses in chainart, with in a hour we had paper work and wife's ID card was changed in to married name

2 years ago

Jorge ****

15 years ago went to the USA embassy in BKK (am USA citizen) and obtained a "free to marry" notarized doc as per the embassy procedures (cannot remember if I had it translated into Thai). Simply walked with the bride into the "Amphur" office in Phuket, without appointment, and they had us sign papers, issued two docs (which will be required for visa extension based on marriage), and we were out in less than an hour.

2 years ago

Brian *****************

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@Jorge ***

lucky you.

2 years ago

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Brian *****************

Paul *******

We applied at the Government office in Mai Suai and were married their within 1 hour.

2 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

To my knowledge one can get married in any of the the 878 amphoe(s). Like with immigration and all the other federalist, overly bureaucratic acts in Thailand, where every local bureaucracy makes their own, deviating, ever changing rules on the fly (because some little big sheriff there just decided to do so): Just check with a hand full of different offices and pick the one that gives you the least trouble and unnecessary work. Good luck.

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Frank-Steven ***********

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What steps should I take to get marriage documents translated and certified in Thailand?

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