How do I apply for a NON-O visa and get my marriage certificate notarized for immigration in Thailand?

@Sunida *************

Yes, I believe the US Embassy in Thailand is no longer offering that service. So it means a trip to the US. However, you could try: 1 giving someone in the US power of attorney (and your original marriage certificate) to see if they could do it, or 2 contact a US Embassy in a country close to Thailand to see if it could be done there. You would still need to have the document legalized by MFA in Thailand, and then go to a marriage office or local amphur with all documents, and witnesses, to get your Kor Ror 22. Hope this helps.

@Henry *******

good to know it worked out for you.

@Sunida *************

we got it done before moving to Thailand. I researched on Thai embassy and US State Department for requirements.

As other suggested. Probably easier to contact agent or have your husband to retirement visa instead of marriage.

@Sunida *************

No, as they cannot proved that you are actually married in the US. Has to start at origin county register.

@Sunida *************

Then, take that as a 'maybe'.

@Christian ******

I do the same no long time ago and I know

@Sunida *************

at this point invest getting an agent and let them figure it out . Anything is possible in Thailand with money

It's not difficult process believe me and no forget to copy passport of husband and do same with stamps

Ooo to no forget, you must translate English version in thai language and receive stamp from ministry of foreign affairs in Thailand

@Sunida *************

it's easy really, I do in thai embassy in Greece

@Sunida *************

I think there is a definition mismatch. You were told "notary" or "notarized", but what I think you need is the full authentication/legalization process for your marriage certificate.

As Pom Argent mentioned in an earlier reply, the process is as:

Step 1. Obtain certified copy of the marriage certificate from the county where you were married in the US

Step 2. Have that authenticated by the Secretary of State in the US state where you were married.

Step 3. Have that authenticated by the US State Department in Washington DC. They will not do so if step 2 has not been done.

Step 4. Have that authenticated by the Thai Embassy or Consulate that serves your region in the US. They will not do so if step 3 has not been done.

Step 5. Get a certified translation into Thai of the entire document stack above.

Step 6. Have all that approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand

Step 7. Take all of the above to a local Amphur in Thailand to have your family status updated to show that you two are married. They will give you the Kor Ror 22 form.

The US embassy in Thailand, as far as I know, does not offer such document authentication/legalization services, such as authenticating a marriage certificate that has been authenticated by a US state. Document authentication/legalization is different from notarization. I think that is where some of the confusion is coming from.

@Sunida *************

usa embassy always do service "Notary Public" everywhere in the world, but not sure Thailand will accept it.

@Sunida *************

clarify. -- web site says differently