How do I prepare a prenuptial agreement for registering the marriage overseas, and how long does it take?
This is the most asked question in this category — For divorce the core records are the divorce certificate (Kor Ror 7) and register (Kor Ror 6), or the court judgment with a certificate of finality.
This is the most asked question in this category — For divorce the core records are the divorce certificate (Kor Ror 7) and register (Kor Ror 6), or the court judgment with a certificate of finality. The same translation and legalisation chain applies. For Apostille Convention states, confirm whether the destination accepts an Apostille or still asks for embassy attestation. Note: the final decision rests with the receiving authority, so our focus is a complete and accurate document set.
Quick facts
- Authority: Department of Provincial Administration (district registrar) and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA
- Where: District registrar office · Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30
- Timing to allow: Translation and certification 1–3 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · full chain including embassy 5–10 business days
- Scope of service: We handle the document side of marriage, divorce and single-status matters — certified translation, Notarial Services Attorney certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation. We do not act as family-law counsel.
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