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Is it normal for the government to require the original residence certificate for vehicle registration in Thailand?

Thailand immigration vehicle registration certificate of residence TM30 yellow book residency requirements

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Hi, bought pickup from Mitsubishi and they took photo copy of this form I got from immigration and sent to government to register the truck. Government says cannot use copy, they want original or the truck won't be legal.  Is this normal?

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The user faced an issue while registering their Mitsubishi pickup, as the government rejected the photocopy of the TM30 receipt and required the original document. Comments clarified that typically, a residence certificate is needed for vehicle registration, and using a TM30 receipt is uncommon. It's advisable to obtain a certificate of residency or other required documents for legal vehicle registration.

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Hi, I had a Certificate of Residence from the tourist police but the driving licence department kept it. I didn't think to ask for them to take a copy and give me back the original. I'll give Mitsubishi this as this is what they're asking for and wait for the next phone call!! Thanks for replying

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Andrea ********

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Get another Certificate of Residence from your IO.

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

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Had you asked, they would have replied - and I quote from my own experience: „One original, one job.“ Tried to give the DLT a copy only - showing them the original to proof validity of the copy. Forget it. Bureaucratic mess - everything official in Thailand.

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Garrett ***********

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You can't use a tm30 to register a vehicle, need a certificate of residency, work permit, or yellow book.

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I am surprised they accepted a mere TM30 receipt to begin with. Usually, they insist on a a "Residence Certificate" from immigration, instead. Original only, of course.

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