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What is the process of registering a foreign marriage at an Amphur in Thailand and retaining the original marriage certificate?

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I’d like to ask for advice from those who have registered a foreign marriage in Thailand and obtained Kor Ror 22 at a district office (Amphur).

I’ve heard that some Amphurs keep the original foreign marriage certificate, while others only keep a certified copy. We only have one original document, so I’m a bit concerned.

Does anyone have recent experience with an Amphur that did not retain the original and accepted copies instead?

I understand that procedures can vary by district and may change over time — just hoping to learn from others’ experiences to choose the best option.

Thank you so much in advance!
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The discussion revolves around the process of registering a foreign marriage in Thailand and the varying practices of different Amphurs regarding the handling of original marriage certificates. Participants share their experiences with a specific Amphur in Pattani, confirming that their original certificates were returned after registration. Concerns are raised about whether original documents are kept or only copies are accepted, highlighting the need for proper preparation including legalizations and translations prior to registration.
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Have you already had everything translated, certified, legalized etc in thailand?
Ali *******
Ali *******
First i attest my foreign marriage certificate from my home country ministry of foreign affairs in pakistan then attest it from royal thai embassy in pakistan reach thailand then attest my foreign marriage certificate from my Pakistan embassy in bangkok also attest a photocoy of my front passport page from embassy then go to translate my foreign marriage certificate and passport first page in to thai language and attest all documents from ministry of foreign affairs thailand then go to local amphur
Ali *******
Ali *******
When i go to register my foreign marriage with amphur i bring two witnesses with their id card to sign the back side of the kor ror 22 certificate
Ali *******
Ali *******
I also registered my foreign marriage with amphur in pattani they only see my original marriage certificate after registration my marriage they give back to my original marriage certificate and issue a kor ror 22

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