We live in Phuket and are wondering where we can register our marriage in Thailand. Do we need to travel to Bangkok to register our marriage?

Yes. Foreign nationals wishing to marry in Thailand must visit their home country's embassy in Bangkok to obtain a certificate of eligibility to marry. The embassy issues a document called a "Certification of Legal Capacity to Marry." This document must be translated. After translation, the documents are authenticated by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok before registration can take place at a district office. Further information can be found here.

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

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