As I have relinquished my reirement visa, and now spend most of my time in the UK, I have decided to sign ownership of my car over to my Thai wife. It seems that I need a certificate of residency in order to do this which presumably I cannot get as I am not resident. Has anyone had a similar experience and found a way round this? PS I am in Pattaya.

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How to get a certificate of residency here from AI, plus I'll leave a link...................Method 1: Apply at the Thai Immigration Bureau

You can apply at your local Provincial Immigration Office or the main Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. If you are on a simple tourist or visa-exempt entry, you may need to apply via your home embassy instead. [1, 2]

Required Documents Checklist:

• Passport: Original and copies of the photo page, visa page, and departure stamp.

• TM.30 Receipt: Proof of address registration (usually filed by your hotel or landlord).

• Address Proof: A signed copy of your lease agreement, or a letter from your landlord with their ID.

• Photographs: 2 to 3 recent passport-sized photos (4x6 cm, white background).

• Application: Completed TM.18 or Domicile Application Form (available at the office).

• Fee: 200 to 500 Baht, depending on the province and processing time (some offer same-day, others take a few days). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Method 2: Apply at Your Home Country's Embassy

If you are on a short-term visa (30-day stamp or tourist visa), local immigration offices often cannot process your request. Instead, you must get an Affidavit of Residence from your home country's embassy in Bangkok. [1, 2]

General Steps:

1. Schedule an Appointment: Check your embassy's website to book an in-person notary/consular service.

2. Bring Proof of Address: Bring documents showing where you are staying (e.g., hotel booking, Airbnb reservation, or a signed lease).

3. Pay the Consular Fee: Embassies charge varying notary fees, usually ranging from $30 to $50 USD.

4. Official Use: This embassy-issued document acts as the legal equivalent to an immigration-issued Certificate of Residence. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]....................https://thailand-elite.com/guides/residence-certificate

It's quite simple to get a residence certificate in Pattaya, being a resident or not.

If you have a current Thai driver’s license, make a copy of the front and back, which has your address.

Otherwise, if you’re currently staying at a hotel, Pattaya immigration usually except just a hotel business card.

Additionally you'll need the usual passport copies, 2 photos, a valid TM.30, form TM.16 which will be provided for you at immigration, and 300 Baht.

Thanks for the replies. I still have a Thai driving license so I'll try that method first.