What documents do I need for a Certificate of Residence for a Thai driving license, and can I submit them by mail?

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Certificate of Residence for a Thai driving license.

My understanding is that you need a Certificate of Residence as part of the documents you submit to get a Thai driving license.

I believe you obtain such a certificate from the Thai immigration. As I live in BKK, I assume I’ll have to deal with the Chang Wattana office.

- First question : Do I need to go there in person with all the required documents ( which I would like to avoid…) or can I send them all the required documents?

I saw some information on internet, regarding the documents you need to apply for this certificate. I’ve pasted the list below.

- Second question: Do I really need all the documents listed below ???

1. Residence Certificate Application Form in Thailand ( This is the TM18 form, isn’t it?)
2. Original passport (as well as a copy of the biodata page, current visa, most recent entry stamp, and TM.6 Card) 
3. Receipt of 90-day Report Notification 
4. A copy of your Address Notification Receipt (TM.30). 
5. A copy of your house lease agreement and rental contract where you stay including:
– A copy of ID/Passport (if a foreigner) of the landlord
– A copy of the house registration book of the landlord 
– A copy of the title deed to confirm who is the owner required if the landlord is not a household
6. One passport-size photo (white background taken within 6 months)

- Third question regarding the above item 5: I got the lease agreement, of course, but I don’t have the house registration book of the landlord, nor do I have a copy of the title deed. Do I need these two ?

Thanking you in advance

Ask Thailand · Answer

To obtain a Certificate of Residence necessary for acquiring a Thai driving license, you must typically submit various documents to immigration. The requirement for in-person visits may vary, but many suggest bringing all necessary paperwork to avoid delays. Key documents include the TM18 form, passport copies, and a lease agreement. Some expats reported successful applications without certain documents like the 90-day notification or landlord's property documents, indicating some flexibility in requirements depending on the location and processing officer.

David ********** · Answer

Yes and yes

Henrik ***** · Answer

To avoid delays and multiple visits to Immigration office bring the listed documents.

Graham ******* · Answer

In Banglamung the DLT are not accepting the electronic online test - I was given a date in one weeks time to do the classroom test plus to complete the practical tests for my motorcycle and car licenses.

Bob ********** · Answer

Do t forget if your getting car and bike license you’ll need doubles of everything for the license you can make a copy you’ll

Also need a medical certificate

Kit ********** · Answer

Last month I got a RC for driving licence in Chaeng Wattana. I didn't have 90 day notification and didn't need a photo.

The landlord should have supplied all the house documents for the TM30 registration. I had to go back a 2nd day to do the paper TM30 registration as the online TM30 registration was missing the copy of the property page in the blue book. Once the TM30 was registered with all the paperwork I could rejoin the queue to apply for the RC

James ****** · Answer

you should also take the online test so you dont have to do it there

Dany ******** · Answer

Not in Bangkok, but in Krabi my passport was sufficient. maybe the rental contract

Jan ****************** · Answer

Can’t give you a secure answer, but I recently got a RC myself but not in Bangkok. All the requirements under point 5 is to get registered a TM.30 on behalf of your landlord if they don’t do it themself. So if you can bring your lease contract and your TM.30 registration at this address, it’s hard to understand that this isn’t sufficient.

What documents do I need for a Certificate of Residence for a Thai driving license, and can I submit them by mail?

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