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Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Certification in Thailand
A Thai national's child born abroad can be registered at a Thai embassy or consulate, or added to a Thai house register using the foreign birth certificate once translated and certified. Check the receiving office's list.
Certification scope and key checks
The foreign certificate usually needs authentication from the issuing country, Thai translation and MFA certification of the translation before use at a district office; steps vary by country.
A notary does not register births; we translate, certify copies and prepare the file before submission.
Documents to prepare
- Foreign birth certificate
- Parents' passports or Thai ID
- Marriage certificate, if any
Procedure for this document
- Choose embassy or in-Thailand filing
- Arrange translation and certification per list
- Submit registration at the competent office
Overseas use: confirm the recipient’s route
Notarization is not required for every public record, and some uses need no onward legalisation. Confirm whether the recipient needs an original, copy, translation or specific certification before arranging MFA and embassy steps where applicable.
Thailand deposited its accession on 30 June 2026. The Apostille Convention is scheduled to enter into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Do not assume Thai Apostilles are available before then. Even after entry into force, document scope and treaty relations with the destination must be checked.
Questions before booking
- Must we return to Thailand to register?
- No; Thai embassies and consulates can register births subject to their rules.
- Does the foreign certificate need certification?
- Usually yes, plus translation; check the receiving office.
- Are MFA and embassy legalisation always needed?
- No. Ask the recipient to confirm the certification, language and onward steps. Notarization, translation and legalisation are distinct; do not perform every step automatically.
- How are fees and timing assessed?
- After reviewing the form, copies, signers, language and onward steps, we provide a quote and indicative schedule before work. Authority queues and outcomes are not guaranteed.
- What should I send before booking?
- Send the record type, destination country, receiving authority and its checklist through a direct contact channel. Redact personal information unnecessary for the initial enquiry.
📚 Official sources and current requirements
Content reviewed 8 October 2026. General information, not case-specific legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the recipient before filing; document acceptance and application outcomes are not guaranteed.
Send the recipient’s checklist before booking
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