What paperwork is required to transfer a car's ownership to my name in Thailand?

Aug 20, 2023
a year ago
Martin *****
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What kind off paperwork do I need to put a car in my name besides the blue book?
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To put a car in your name in Thailand, besides the blue book, you will generally need: a copy of your passport, your visa, a residency certificate, and various forms from the local Transport Department (LTO). You may also require a yellow book and a Power of Attorney if the current owner is not present. The exact documents can vary by office and province, so it's advisable to check with your local LTO for specific requirements.
Hans ******
No blue book. Yellow book. Did not need seperate residence statement or anything from immigration. Car dealer took care only needed yellow book. Same for motorbike.
Martin *****
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@Hans *****
. I dont have a yellow book. So I will need a certificate of residence from immigration
Martin *****
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Thank you
Nick ************
Sounds like you know the current owner and the vehicle is already registered in your home province. Next step is to ask at your local LTO what documentation they require to transfer your name to blue book. My LTO obtain a certificate of residence from IO for me.
Kurt ***********
It depends on where the vehicle is registered.

If it is not in the same province that you wish to register in, it must first have a new number and be registered in your home province.

It requires a power of attorney and a transfer document from the previous owner, as well as a copy of the previous owner's ID or passport.

If you do not have a pink farang ID card, proof of residence is also required from you, as well as a copy of your passport.

You will then turn up to pick up a new number plate and inspect the vehicle, after which your name will be added as the new owner in the registration book.
Martin *****
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@Kurt **********
. Same province
Kurt ***********
@Martin ****
Bring the previus owner together to DLT together with the vehicle, proof of residence from Immigration or if you have pink id card and pasport from you.

If previous owner not together, It requires a power of attorney and a transfer document from the previous owner, as well as a copy of the previous owner's ID or passport.
Martin *****
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@Kurt **********
. Thank you. At the moment the car is in my girlfriend her name but I want to put in my name
Kurt ***********
@Martin ****
Very easy. Take her together to DLT.
Gordon *********
Same deal as getting driving license immigration certificate stating residency with attached photo
Charles ********
Original book

POA of current owner (if not with you)

ID of current owner

Passport/visa copies

Resident certificate

Transfer form (I think there is 2)
Arnaud *********
A yellow book
Terry **********
@Arnaud ********
only if you have it, otherwise a residence cert
Martin *****
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@Arnaud ********
. Dont have one
Gregor **********
@Martin ****
you don't need one. I bought a car in my name with a residence certificate
Paul *******
Passport and residency certificate from Immigration
Jeffrey **********
Varies by office

Copy passport

copy Visa

residency certificate

2 forms from LTO and same from seller
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