Civil & family registration records · SKU GD-CIV-05 · ภาษาไทย
Certified change-of-name (Chor 3) & change-of-surname (Chor 5) certificates
Certified copies of the change-of-name and change-of-surname certificates, used to link a former name to the current one where the birth certificate, academic records and passport disagree — the single most common cause of rejection abroad.
- Service fee
- Quoted after reviewing your case and documents — ask our staff by phone, LINE or email (no online cart)
- Typical turnaround
- 1–3 business days in Bangkok and vicinity; 3–7 business days upcountry
- Used for
- Visa filings, credential recognition, overseas marriage registration and estate matters
- Authority fees
- Authority fees follow the receiving agency's published tariff on the filing date, charged at cost and separately from our service fee.
What you receive
- Registrar-certified Chor 3 and/or Chor 5 certificates
- Consistency check against the rest of the bundle
- Guidance on a same-person affidavit if the receiving party requires one
What to prepare
- Power of attorney with stamp duty affixed
- Copy of the holder's Thai ID card
- Former and current names with the year of change, if known
Authorities involved
- District registrar's office
- Department of Provincial Administration
Legal basis and references
Person Name Act B.E. 2505 (1962) as amended, under which the local registrar issues the certificate of change of forename (Form Chor 3) and change of surname (Form Chor 5).
We are a document preparation and filing agent acting under a power of attorney. We are not a government body and cannot guarantee the outcome of any authority's decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Certified change-of-name (Chor 3) & change-of-surname (Chor 5) certificates cost?
We do not publish a price online because the fee depends on the number of copies, which office the request is filed at, and whether translation and onward legalization follow. Staff quote after reviewing your case and documents, before any work starts. Authority fees are charged at cost, separately from our service fee. Ask on 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@ilc.ltd
How long does it take?
1–3 business days in Bangkok and vicinity; 3–7 business days upcountry This range reflects commonly observed timing and depends on how complete your documents are and on the authority's queue, so it is not a guaranteed deadline.
What do I receive?
Registrar-certified Chor 3 and/or Chor 5 certificates · Consistency check against the rest of the bundle · Guidance on a same-person affidavit if the receiving party requires one
Which authorities are involved?
District registrar's office · Department of Provincial Administration
What do I need to prepare?
Power of attorney with stamp duty affixed · Copy of the holder's Thai ID card · Former and current names with the year of change, if known
What are the authority fees?
Authority fees follow the receiving agency's published tariff on the filing date, charged at cost and separately from our service fee.
What is the legal basis?
Person Name Act B.E. 2505 (1962) as amended, under which the local registrar issues the certificate of change of forename (Form Chor 3) and change of surname (Form Chor 5).
How do I place an order — is there an online cart?
There is no cart and no online payment. Every matter starts with sending the details and document images to our staff for review, after which we confirm the steps and the fee. Contact 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@ilc.ltd
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