Marriage registration in Thailand

Marriage registration in Thailand

	A marriage can take place on declaration made by both the parties intending to marry by giving consent to take each other as husband and wife publicly before the registrar in order to have it recorded by the Registrar. Giving consent to the marriage may be made 1) By affixing signature of the person giving consent in the Register at the time of registration of the marriage; 2) By a consent document stating the names of the parties to the marriage and signed by the person giving consent; 3) By verbal declaration before at least two witnesses in case of necessity. The consent having been given cannot be revoked.
	An application for registration for marriage can be filed at any District Office or Minor District Office nationwide regardless of the birthplace of the couple.
	If the marriage registration is filed at the District Office located in female's birthplace (where the name is registered on the House Registration Certificate), the title used with the forename and the last name of the female will be changed by the District Officer. The female is required to file for a new Identification Card within 60 days. If the marriage is registered elsewhere, the female is required to contact the local District Office to change her name and last name, as well as filing for a new Identification Card.
	If both parties are unable to file for marriage at any District Office or Minor District Office, the couple can submit a request to the Registrar to register their marriage at any location under the supervision of that District Office. The parties filing for marriage are required to provide transportation for the Registrar. A service fee of 400 Baht is required by the ministry
	Marriage shall be affected only on registration being made. After registration is completed, a Marriage Registration Certificate to be obtained as evidence.