How do I prepare a name-change certificate for recording an overseas marriage at a Thai district office, and how long does it take?
In brief, before the detail — 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.
In brief, before the detail — 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. This can run alongside NAATI translation, police clearance and Apostille work in a single file, saving weeks of waiting.
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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