chubby Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Using Notary from US instead of USEmbassy for DLT renewal? Has anyone ever attempted to use a notary besides the USEmbassy for Americans getting a new or renewal for a Thai DL from the DLT ? Maybe it's not worth trying ? So much easier and cheaper if I do it in the US vs. the $50 USD and hassle of dealing with the US Embassy, which I did for the initial license. The form seems to have also changed and now is this one: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/commonly-requested-handouts/ https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/vehicle-license-affidavit.pdf Is that right? PS: Seems my sub-soi off soi 11 for med certifcate may be gone , any recent med certificate suggested places in lower Sukhumwit please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 err... WHAT? you want to use the US Embassy or a US based notary to renew a Thai Driving Licence ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 as I understand notarys, all they are doing is validating your signature, not necessarily the document , I want to use my local US bank's notary, which is free for me, instead of the $50 notary service on wireless road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, chubby said: as I understand notarys, all they are doing is validating your signature, not necessarily the document , I want to use my local US bank's notary, which is free for me, instead of the $50 notary service on wireless road If you have a Thai DL just re-new it with your passport & proof of address. If you have US DL you can get a new Thai DL with your passport & proof of address. Maybe a medical check certificate is wanted at the DLT you use maybe not. If you have doubts as what you need go to the DLT office first and ask them they won't eat you I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, chubby said: as I understand notarys, all they are doing is validating your signature, not necessarily the document , I want to use my local US bank's notary, which is free for me, instead of the $50 notary service on wireless road Not using a notary is free as well. Plus it saves time and hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: If you have a Thai DL just re-new it with your passport & proof of address. If you have US DL you can get a new Thai DL with your passport & proof of address. Maybe a medical check certificate is wanted at the DLT you use maybe not. If you have doubts as what you need go to the DLT office first and ask them they won't eat you I promise. I believe they want the US Embassy form , and notarized FOR proof of address at Bang Chak for a renewal , I'm looking to renew my 2 year to make it a 5 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, stevenl said: Not using a notary is free as well. Plus it saves time and hassle. welcome to my ignore list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, chubby said: I believe they want the US Embassy form , and notarized FOR proof of address I believe, believing something is useless you need facts, it doesn't make sense sorry, you can get from your landlord, hotel manager or immigration to confirm your address of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monomial Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I think you are wildly missing the point of that statement by the US embassy. The Thai DMV is not looking for just a notary. If that were the case, why not just use a Thai lawyer to notarize it for you? What they are looking for is an official, recognized Thai government organization that says this is your address. In lieu of immigration, they will usually accept a statement from the embassy. It just so happens that the US government has no way to verify your actual, registered address, so they will notarize anything you tell them. Other countries may have ways of checking to see where you have declared as your domicile. Once you have a yellow book or work permit, this is no longer necessary because they have an official address for you already. So no, I am extremely doubtful you can use your bank for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namplik Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I have used confirmation of address from my embassy(Norway) several times for driving license and renewal at DLT Bang Chak(Bangkok) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 I realize it is unlikely anyone might have done this. So, feel free to ignore. Apparently, it's an affidavit as the income requirement one is , but legally, I wonder why it should matter whom notarized one's affidavit, but I'm not familiar with Thai Law or possible reciprocity with other countries ..... I'd guess just like the Medical Certificate, it's just Thai Bureaucracy Theater ...... ; I believe I once tried to use a medical certicate that I used for my Thai Visa in LA, but that just gave them a reason to say "no" anyway forget I asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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