What documents do I need to prepare for registering my marriage with a Thai partner as an Australian citizen?

Marriage Registration Visa Rules Certificates of No Impediment Document Translation Thai ID Requirements District Office Recommendations Witness Requirements

Nov 11, 2021

3 years ago

Andrew ******

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Hi all

I'm an Australian citizen and arranging to register marriage with my Thai partner next month. Couple of questions:

1) I need to get my Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) translated into Thai - does anyone have any recommendations on where to do this?

2) Apart from the translated CNI (verified by the Consular Affairs in Klong Toey) and my passport, is there any other documents I need to prepare?

3) For my Partner, I understand she needs her Tabien Baan, Thai ID, and any evidence of a past marriage/name change - anything else I am missing?

4) Any recommendations on which District Office to use? I live closest to Yan Nawa, but I heard Bang Rak is good for these situations.

5) Based on a conversation I had with Bang Rak District Office, they said we need to come in to drop off the documents. Then, they will schedule a separate day for us to come in and complete the registration - anyone have experience with this, and does this process sound familiar? 

Apologies if this has been asked before - if so, would greatly appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An Australian citizen planning to register marriage with a Thai partner needs a translated Certificate of No Impediment (CNI), passport, partner's Tabien Baan, Thai ID, and any documents related to a past marriage or name change. Recommended translation services include Express Translations. It’s important to process documents at the correct ministry, and it is suggested to register at the amphur closest to the partner's home. Also, two witnesses are required during registration.

Steven ***************

4) Technically you are supposed to register your marriage at the amphur closest to your partners home as they have her family records on file. But some Amphurs will do it anyway. Lak si is virtually across the road from the MFA where you need to get your documents certified. They do a lot of foreigner/thai marriages . Did ours there. You will also need 2 witnesses when registering.

3 years ago

Steven ***************

Also.. the translation of your name to thai is purely tonal so get your partner to check it and make sure you use the same translation for all future legal documents in Thailand. Can cause major headaches if you don't.

3 years ago

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Steven ***************

Michael ********

You also need to take paperwork to I think ministry of foriegn affairs after translated for registration.

They did this for us as well. Forget how much.

3 years ago

Andrew ******

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@Michael *******

Thanks Michael. Legend. Yeah there is a step where I need to get it verified after the translation is done. Was thinking of doing it myself but will see what their pricing is.

Michael ********

Michael ********

it wasnt bad if i remember rightly well worth the cost of not waiting around in goverment offices. Can check with them if you contact them on line they answer promptly (working hours only)

3 years ago

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Michael ********

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3 years ago

Michael ********

I used a company called express translations I heard they were good and they were, have to be careful of Translation of your name.

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Michael ********

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