chris5346 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 hello, i'm thinking of buying a bike in a different province but i don't know if i can transfer the registration and re-locate the bike properly ? my thai gf says that we have to change the registration in the province that it's brought in and it's ok if her thai i.d card has an address in a different province - she says that everyyear for the tax we would have to go back to that same province it was brought in, which isn't convenient - can we take the book to the transport office in our province and re-register it here ? maybe they issue a different number plate or something ? what are my options ? thank you, chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 can we take the book to the transport office in our province and re-register it here ? maybe they issue a different number plate or something ? Take the book & bike to your local friendly LTO?.....Yes Reregister the bike?.................................Yes Get other plates.....................................Yes Keep the same registration book......................Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5346 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 hi, should i change the name in udon thani first to be on the safe side or can i just bring the bike and papers to chiang mai and change everything in chiang mai ? the current owner is prepared to goto the transport office in udon to make sure the name gets changed but he wont come to chiang mai. also is there a time limit on him signing the release paper and us changing the name in either udon or chiang mai ? if i get a residence certificate here in chiang mai would i be able to use that in udon ? because i'd prefer to put it in my name if poss. i'm currently on a tourist visa and i have read conflicting stories about being able to register a bike or not ? also i maybe changing my visa in a months time so maybe can put it in my name. when the seller fills in the release paper does the new owner get written also ? many thanks, chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttakata Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) I bought a bike in Chiang Mai a few months back and went to their DLT with my BKK residence letter. I got my green book revised in a day and even kept the CM plates. I was told I could have ordered BKK plates there in CM but would have to wait for them to show up later in BKK. Just bring all your needed paperwork to CM and transfer it there. I'm on a ED visa but imagine its the same process for you. Edited July 27, 2010 by ttakata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kf6vci Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Well, just make sure you get all ducks in a row (complete set of forms signed and authorized). For a similar task, we hired a company. Months later, they now want a Residence Letter from the farang seller. His passport and copy of his VISUM are not acceptable Try to get it sorted properly to avoid hassle later on. Good luck! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Phuket have started wanting a sellers confirm of address also.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5346 Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 thanks guys, i will have to change it where we buy it to be on safe side, don't want problem in the future. can always change it again in the future. i'll try and get a residence certificate first. many thanks, appreciated, chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb5music Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 That sort of answered my question although I was just contemplating registering the same bike I currently own in a different province. It sounded up there like they want to reissue you different plates for the bike? I wonder if that's correct? And you have to show a residence permit that you now live in the new province? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 That sort of answered my question although I was just contemplating registering the same bike I currently own in a different province. It sounded up there like they want to reissue you different plates for the bike? I wonder if that's correct? And you have to show a residence permit that you now live in the new province? If you move from one province to another, you are supposed to require your new local DLT for new plate and new adress in book. Apply for transfer first, come back one week later inspect bike and get new plate and change in book Certificate of Residence is required, can be issued by Immigration or your embassy If you dont desire the new province plate, I wouldnt bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nattydread Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 my thai gf says that we have to change the registration in the province that it's brought in and it's ok if her thai i.d card has an address in a different province if its a cheap scooter and u are happy for her to be the owner go ahead otherwise put it in your name having done the buy from another province myself (udon thani )and taking it to CM heres the lowdown take your passport,immigration certificate and proof of where u are living (get a letter from the reception at your condo and take their brochure too) to the udon bike reg office along with the bike and the farang u are buying from (he should also take his passport and immigration cert )............they will change the greenbook (took an hour for me) into your name...........when u get back home take the bike and the above paperwork and greenbook to the local chiang mai office and they will change the number plate to a CM plate for u..............oh and yes a CM residence certificate will be fine for the udon office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 You can do it both ways.. 1) buy the bike in the current province using an out of plate name. Then move the plate to the new changwat. 2) move the bike to the new province doing the change. Either way your supposed to move the plate.. Can make problems / delay a sale if you dont. Bangkok plates I understand are special and can remain bkk plates ?? Only been told this never tried it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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