Legal Documents

Marriage Certificate

• Issued by the district office (amphur) as official proof of marriage.

• Required for:

  • Visa applications for foreign spouses

  • Joint tax filings

  • Inheritance and next-of-kin recognition

• Must be registered at an amphur to be legally valid in Thailand.

• Foreign marriages can be recognised if legalised, translated, and registered.

Divorce Certificate

• Issued at the amphur for mutual (administrative) divorces.

• Contested divorces must be resolved through the Thai Family Court.

• Required for:

  • Remarriage

  • Division of property or custody

  • Visa status updates for foreigners

Birth Certificate

Death Certificate

• Issued by hospitals or local authorities.

• Required for:

  • Probate and inheritance procedures.

  • Life insurance claims.

  • Visa or residency status changes for foreign spouses.

Last Will and Testament

• Specifies how a person’s assets are to be distributed after death.

• Should be written in Thai and comply with the Civil and Commercial Code.

• Useful for:

  • Preventing inheritance disputes

  • Assigning heirs or guardians

  • Managing foreign-owned assets (condos, shares)

Probate

Land Title Deeds

• Proof of land ownership or usage rights.

• Common types:

  • Chanote (Nor Sor 4 Jor) – Full ownership, highest legal security

  • Nor Sor 3 Gor – Confirmed right of use; can be upgraded

  • Nor Sor 3 – Less secure; unclear boundary demarcations

• Thai nationals only can own land outright. Foreigners may:

  • Lease land (up to 30 years)

  • Own a building or condominium (under the foreign ownership quota)

House Registration Book (Tabien Baan)

Notarised Documents

• Certify identity, signatures, or document authenticity.

• Common uses:

  • Using Thai documents abroad

  • Verifying foreign documents within Thailand (via Ministry of Foreign Affairs or respective embassies)

Legal Translation and Certification

Company Registration Certificate

• Issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD).

• Includes:

  • Company name and registration number

  • Shareholding structure

  • List of directors and authorised signatories

Articles of Association

• Legal framework for company operations.

• Outlines:

  • Capital structure

  • Shareholder voting rights

  • Roles and responsibilities of directors

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