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How do I complete the paperwork to register a second-hand bike in Thailand with a residency letter?
Residency LetterSecond-Hand BikeTransport OfficeVehicle RegistrationCertificate of ResidencyImmigration Process
Mar 31, 2021
5 years ago
Paul ********
ORIGINAL POSTERSo I have just bought a second hand bike.
I have a residency letter from immigration.
How easy is it to do the paperwork? And go to the transport office. I already know where it is.
Thanks in advance
I have a residency letter from immigration.
How easy is it to do the paperwork? And go to the transport office. I already know where it is.
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process of registering a second-hand bike in Thailand appears to be straightforward. You should visit the transport office with the seller to complete the paperwork. Additionally, if you purchased the bike from a non-Thai individual, you will need a Certificate of Residency from the owner as well.
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David *********
I you bought to motorcycle from a non Thai you will need a Certificate of Residency from the owner also
David *********
Paul Durkan. Your post said you had a Certificate of Residency. You will need a second Certificate of Resiency from the seller if he or she is non Thai. Just like I said before
Paul ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
read the post it says I have itGarrett ***********
@Pa**
He's saying if the seller is a foreigner they'll want a COE from him also. This however was a requirement ONLY in Chiang Mai, and has since been dropped. If the seller is a foriegner, he needs his passport and a current entry stamp.
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Joseph *****
Paul, do you have to make appointment to get the cert of residence ?
Paul ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joseph ****
no you go get in the que with all the documents Joseph *****
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thanksPaul ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joseph ****
they take the paperwork and you wait 40 minutes before it’s ready. Coffee shop or massage a good idea👍🏻Reply to
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Jon ********
Easy, just go to the transport office with the seller
Paul ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jon *******
do you have to go with the seller as I bought it through a shop and have the shop contractJon ********
@Paul *******
If you have a signed transfer document from the seller and a copy of their ID card they dont need to goPaul ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jon *******
is it just a case of handing over my docs and his docs to the counter?Dwight ***********
@Paul *******
you will have to get the bike inspected and have all the documents (best to have 2 copies of everything) along with your passport with eligible visaReply to
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