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What are the requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Residence in Thailand for a driver's license?

Certificate of Residence Thai driver's license TM30 TM47 address registration expat requirements

Karl **********************

asked Jun 5, 2026

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Can anyone tell me the requirements for a Certificate of Residence? Apparently I need one to get a Thai drivers license?

TIA

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To obtain a Certificate of Residence (CoR) in Thailand for acquiring a driver's license, you generally need to present your passport along with a notification of your address registration (TM30). Some expats reported needing only one CoR for obtaining multiple licenses, while others indicated that different regions may have varying requirements, sometimes necessitating two separate certificates. It's advisable to check with your local Immigration office for the specific requirements in your area.

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Robert *******

TM30 stands for address registration, you just need the notification that your address is registered. Ask your landlord.

TM47 is a report that you are 90 days consecutive in Thailand.

5 months ago

Knowledgeabl************

Also be aware if you do motor bike and car you will need x2 residence certificates.

As above you will need a TM30 ! And passport

5 months ago

Amit ********

KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 same. I needed 2 as well. In Pranburi

5 months ago

Brandon ************

KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 Only need one residence certificate. You can use a copy of for the 2nd license as long as you get them both at the same time.

5 months ago

Knowledgeabl************

Depends what one you do it at 🙏🏽

5 months ago

Greg ********

KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 Really? I got bike and car together in Chiang Mai and only one CoR. Not conversion though. New licenses and tests in Thailand.

5 months ago

Knowledgeabl************

Yeah Bangkok , and rayong is definitely two original certificates

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To be honest I actually thought it was common across the board it’s lucky that CM is only one ( as it should be )

5 months ago

Vitaly ********

KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 same in Ko Samui - two separate certs for each license

5 months ago

Luit *****************

Ask your local Immigration office, at Hat Yai they only needed my passport, but TM30 and TM47 were done.

5 months ago