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I married my Thai partner in America 10 years ago. We now live in Bangkok and are wondering if the marriage is automatically recognized or, if not, what the procedure is for having it officially recognized/registered in Thailand. (We have certified copies of our Pennsylvania Marriage License.)

Thanks!

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3 minutes ago, Pawpal said:

I married my Thai partner in America 10 years ago. We now live in Bangkok and are wondering if the marriage is automatically recognized or, if not, what the procedure is for having it officially recognized/registered in Thailand. (We have certified copies of our Pennsylvania Marriage License.)

Thanks!

First question is your partner Male or Female. It could possibly change the procedures.

With overseas marriage documents it is possible to have it properly registered in Thailand. But many hoops to go through.. Translations, Embassy certification, Foreign Affairs, etc etc. But yes it can be done.

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In theory yes its recognised, but in practise (ie you die) no.  Get your US marriage certificate and your passport and birth certificate all translated into Thai by a THai Embassy approved translator. Then you both go to the local 'Umper' (magistrates/courts, IN HER HOME TOWN, with the originals, copies and translation, and have it recorded and recognised.  Its free but time consuming.  Free excludes 'wheel greasing' tips.

 

I stress the HER HOME TOWN, as Thai MArriage law, although national in construct, is interpreted provincially.  Her home town is defined by the house book she is listed on.

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