Marriage Registration Catalogue · 14 services
Marriage Registration & Marriage Document Services in Thailand
Thai–foreign marriage registration at the district registrar, embassy affirmations of freedom to marry, certified translation and legalisation of Kor.Ror.2 (marriage register) and Kor.Ror.3 (marriage certificate), Kor.Ror.22 family status recording for marriages celebrated abroad, and post-marriage title and surname records. Everything follows Book V of the Civil and Commercial Code as amended by Act (No. 24) B.E. 2567 — marriage equality, in force 22 January 2025 — read with the Family Registration Act B.E. 2478. We quote after a document review rather than publishing prices; contact us by phone, LINE or email.
Facts to know before you start
- Only a district registrar can register a marriage. We prepare documents and coordinate; we do not register on your behalf.
- Minimum age for both parties is 18, under the amended Civil and Commercial Code in force 22 January 2025.
- Department of Consular Affairs legalisation costs a fee quoted after review (standard) or a fee quoted after review (express), charged at cost.
- Embassy document lists and fees are set by each embassy and can change without notice.
- Stated timelines are the ranges we normally see, not guarantees — they depend on government queues.
Marriage registration in Thailand (3)
SKU MRG-TH-01
Thai–foreigner marriage registration (end-to-end)
Thai–foreign couples registering under Thai law and needing the certificate usable both in Thailand and abroad.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-TH-02
Embassy affirmation of freedom to marry (CNI)
Foreign nationals who must obtain an embassy affirmation before a Thai registrar will accept the marriage.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-TH-03
Off-site marriage registration coordination
Couples who want the registrar to attend their ceremony venue.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Marriage document translation & legalisation (3)
SKU MRG-DOC-01
Kor.Ror.2 / Kor.Ror.3 marriage certificate translation & certification
For spouse visas, benefits claims, foreign civil-status updates and submissions to overseas authorities.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-DOC-02
NAATI-certified marriage certificate translation (Australia)
For the Department of Home Affairs, Services Australia, family courts and other Australian agencies.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-DOC-03
Prenuptial agreement documentation support
Couples who wish to settle property arrangements before registering.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Overseas marriage & family status recording (2)
SKU MRG-OS-01
Recording an overseas marriage in the Thai family status register (Kor.Ror.22)
Needed to change title or surname, update civil registration, or rely on the foreign marriage in Thailand.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-OS-02
Thai marriage document pack for use abroad
For spouse visas, foreign status notifications, and overseas benefit or estate matters.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Post-marriage status & records (2)
SKU MRG-ST-01
Title and surname change after marriage
Anyone who needs consistent names across all records before a visa application or major transaction.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-ST-02
Marriage document pack for a spouse/partner visa
Couples filing partner visas for the UK, Australia, Schengen, the US and elsewhere.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Support & special cases (4)
SKU MRG-SP-01
Thai single-status certificate
Thai nationals asked to prove single status in order to marry overseas.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-SP-02
Interpreter at the district registrar
Couples where one party does not speak Thai and the registrar requires an interpreter.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-SP-03
Divorce record and end-of-marriage documentation
Anyone who must prove a previous marriage has ended before remarrying or filing abroad.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU MRG-SP-04
Document review and process mapping
Couples unsure where to start or whose documents were previously rejected.
Timing confirmed after we review your documents (depends on the authority's queue).
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Frequently asked questions
Is there a government fee to register a marriage in Thailand?
Registering at a district registrar office (amphoe / khet) carries no registration fee. Registration outside the office carries a fee plus travel cost set by each registrar, and certified copies follow the registrar's own schedule. All such fees are charged at cost, separately from our service fee.
Who can marry under Thai law, and from what age?
The Civil and Commercial Code Amendment Act (No. 24) B.E. 2567 came into force on 22 January 2025. Two people may register a marriage regardless of gender, and the minimum age for both parties is 18.
What is the key document for a foreign spouse?
Normally an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry (or Certificate of No Impediment) issued by your embassy or consulate in Thailand, translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs before it is submitted to the registrar. The exact list depends on your embassy's requirements and the registrar's practice.
We married abroad — what do we do in Thailand?
You can apply to record the family status (Kor.Ror.22) at a Thai district registrar. The foreign marriage certificate must first be authenticated in the issuing country as that country requires, translated into Thai, and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs.
Can we use an Apostille instead of double legalisation?
Not yet. The Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then Thai marriage documents used abroad still require Department of Consular Affairs legalisation followed by the destination embassy.
Why are no prices published?
Fees depend on page count, source language, the number of legalisation stamps the destination requires, and which embassy is involved, so we quote after reviewing your actual documents. Contact us on 083-2494999, LINE @NYC168, or contact@nyclegal.co.th. There is no online cart or checkout.
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Official sources — marriage & family registration
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Department of Provincial Administration — civil & family registration— Department of Provincial Administration
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Office of the Council of State — Thai law database— Office of the Council of State
- Office of the Judiciary— Office of the Judiciary
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Frequently asked questions
- How does a foreigner register a marriage in Thailand?
- The foreign partner first obtains an affidavit of freedom to marry from their embassy in Thailand, has it translated into Thai and legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs, and then both parties register the marriage at any district office (amphoe) with passports and two witnesses. Since the Marriage Equality Act took effect on 23 January 2025, same-sex couples register on exactly the same basis.
- Do we need an interpreter at the district office?
- Yes in practice — most district offices require that a foreign party who does not read Thai be assisted by an interpreter, and many request that the interpreter present identification and sign the register. Some offices also expect a prenuptial agreement, if any, to be presented before registration, because a prenuptial agreement in Thailand is only valid when registered together with the marriage.
- Is a Thai marriage recognized in my home country?
- A marriage registered at a Thai district office is generally valid worldwide, but recognition procedures differ: many countries want the Thai marriage certificate and the Kor Ror 2 extract translated, legalized by the MFA and certified by their embassy before it is entered in their civil register. Some countries additionally require registration with their consulate within a set period.
- How is a prenuptial agreement made enforceable in Thailand?
- Under the Civil and Commercial Code a prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed by both spouses and two witnesses, and registered with the marriage at the district office on the day of registration — an agreement signed afterwards is void as to property arrangements. It also cannot contradict public order or the rules on parental duties, so the drafting must be Thailand-specific rather than a translated foreign template.
