Marriage Certificate Authentication
Marriage Certificate Authentication
Thai marriages must be registered at the local district office (Amphoe) to be legally recognized. The district office issues a marriage certificate (Kor Ror 3) that serves as the official document for attestation purposes. Religious ceremonies alone, without civil registration, do not produce a document that can be attested.
The marriage certificate follows the standard Thai attestation chain: Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization, UAE Embassy attestation in Bangkok, and MOFA stamping in the UAE. If the certificate is in Thai only, a certified English translation must accompany it through the chain.
GreenAttest manages the complete process, including handling complex cases such as marriages between Thai and foreign nationals (which require specific documentation from both parties), marriages registered at Thai embassies abroad, and marriages where one or both parties have subsequently changed their name.
Documents Required
- Original Thai marriage certificate (Kor Ror 3) from the district office
- Thai national ID cards of both spouses (if both are Thai)
- Passport copies of both spouses
- House registration book (Tabien Baan) copy
- Certified English translation (if the certificate is in Thai only)
- UAE visa or Emirates ID of the sponsoring spouse
Special Requirements
- • Marriages where one spouse is under 17 years old at the time of registration may require additional court documentation before attestation.
- • Divorced persons must present their divorce decree alongside the new marriage certificate for attestation if UAE authorities request proof of dissolution of the prior marriage.
How It Works
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1Submit your Thai marriage certificate to GreenAttest for review.
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2We verify the district office registration and arrange translation if needed.
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3The certificate is submitted to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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4MFA-legalized document is forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Bangkok.
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5Embassy-stamped document is shipped to our UAE office for MOFA attestation.
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6Fully attested marriage certificate is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If you married at a Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad, ensure the marriage was also registered with a district office in Thailand. Embassy marriages that are not locally registered may require an additional step before attestation.
- For mixed-nationality couples, both spouses' passports must match the names on the marriage certificate. Name discrepancies between the Thai and foreign passport are a common issue that must be resolved before starting attestation.
- Process your marriage certificate and birth certificates for any children together. UAE family visa applications require all these documents attested simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Only the civil marriage registration from the district office (Kor Ror 3) is accepted for attestation. If you had a temple ceremony, the marriage must also be registered at the Amphoe. GreenAttest can advise on obtaining the civil registration if you only have a religious certificate.
These follow the same attestation chain, but the non-Thai spouse typically needs an affirmation of freedom to marry from their embassy in Bangkok before the Thai district office will register the marriage. GreenAttest assists with this prerequisite when needed.
The complete attestation takes 15-20 business days. If translation is needed, add 3-5 business days. GreenAttest coordinates all stages to minimize the total timeline.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 12-18 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 250
- Country
- Thailand
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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