If someone got married in Thailand and now lives in America, how can they obtain a copy of their marriage certificate/marriage license from Thailand?

Couples wishing to obtain a copy of their marriage certificate in Thailand must follow a different procedure. This includes submitting a power of attorney notarized by the Thai Embassy or Consulate in the USA. This must be submitted along with the Thai partner's national identity card. If the couple are foreign nationals, in addition to the power of attorney from the Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad, they must provide the correct Thai translations of their names as used in the registration, as well as the name of the relevant district office in Thailand where the marriage was registered. Please note that only the marriage certificate supplement can be requested from the district office.

Further questions and answers can be found on the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of this website.

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