Register Car In My Name

[WeeGB]

Hi, Do I need a letter from immigration, to confirm my address, in order to buy a car here, and have it registered in my name? I live here and have a Thai driving licence (1 year), and am thinking about buying a car, but would much prefer to have it in my name , not my wife's ( who is thai). thanks for any info / advice.

[wandrinstar]

A wise decision.Thai Women and Families and Neighbours think a Ferangs Transport is part of the 30 Bht HealthCare System.Hence so many Hen Pecked Truck Drivers here who would dearly love a Refined Ride, but clutch at straws to justify the Carts they drive.

[wandrinstar]

One More Thing,chose if possible a Dealer in your Province.I didnt once and had to re plate it when i moved, an address prob, no bother, but worth knowing.Your Dealer will give you Sage Advice, they are well aware these days of the "Cant Do It Scam". .If your Hi Mileage consider Leaseing,it saves me a fair amount

[Langsuan Man]

Surprised the dealer did not tell you this, how much it costs is dependent upon your Immigration Office

Download and fill out this form and take it along with a copy of your passport face page, copy of your arrival stamp (or permission to stay stamp), a passport size photo to your servicing Immigration Office and they will give you a completed Certificate of Residence that you will submit to the Land Transport Department for your car registration

residence certificate.doc

[katabeachbum]

all you need to have a vehicle registered in your name is a certificate of residence issued by Immigration or your Embassy, and a copy of your passport including permit to stay stamp

[WeeGB]

Thanks to all for help and advice. I did get a letter from immigration, last month, the original of which I gave in at the local licence office, when I got my licence. Would it be worthwhile trying to get a copy of this to give to the car dealer, or must I obtain another original letter ? I think that the dealer didn't tell me what I needed, because my wife wants the car in her name, and she did all of the talking.......my thai is limited, I have a hearing impediment in one ear, and I've found it almost impossible to pick up much of the language. The dealer is in the province in which I live, and I expect that my mileage will be low. Thanks again.

[katabeachbum]

Thanks to all for help and advice. I did get a letter from immigration, last month, the original of which I gave in at the local licence office, when I got my licence. Would it be worthwhile trying to get a copy of this to give to the car dealer, or must I obtain another original letter ? I think that the dealer didn't tell me what I needed, because my wife wants the car in her name, and she did all of the talking.......my thai is limited, I have a hearing impediment in one ear, and I've found it almost impossible to pick up much of the language. The dealer is in the province in which I live, and I expect that my mileage will be low. Thanks again.

some DLT, like Phuket presently, accepts copy. Some require original

[Ping]

Inmteresting. When I bought my car and motor bike, the dealers took care of everything on both occasions. I only had to provide a copy of my house lease and passport.

[katabeachbum]

Inmteresting. When I bought my car and motor bike, the dealers took care of everything on both occasions. I only had to provide a copy of my house lease and passport.

yepp, Phuket dealers sell 10-12% of new vehicles to be registered in foreigners name, thus experienced.

Upcountry they say, farang can not own car

[tomallison]

Inmteresting. When I bought my car and motor bike, the dealers took care of everything on both occasions. I only had to provide a copy of my house lease and passport.

yepp, Phuket dealers sell 10-12% of new vehicles to be registered in foreigners name, thus experienced.

Upcountry they say, farang can not own car

Upcountry they may say that to you. But certainly not to All upcountry farangs.

[transam]

Inmteresting. When I bought my car and motor bike, the dealers took care of everything on both occasions. I only had to provide a copy of my house lease and passport.

yepp, Phuket dealers sell 10-12% of new vehicles to be registered in foreigners name, thus experienced.

Upcountry they say, farang can not own car

Upcountry they may say that to you. But certainly not to All upcountry farangs.

Must agree, I had no problem in the ''out back ''

[Derifo]

One More Thing,chose if possible a Dealer in your Province.I didnt once and had to re plate it when i moved, an address prob, no bother, but worth knowing.Your Dealer will give you Sage Advice, they are well aware these days of the "Cant Do It Scam". .If your Hi Mileage consider Leaseing,it saves me a fair amount

It would have done the same for me, too, if I'd done just that. He should insist on putting it in his name and not listen to anything otherwise.

[sabye]

Definetly put it in your name. you can own anything in Thailand except land. Don't ever let anybody try to convince you other wise. I have been here for thirteen years and own everything. Nothing is in my wife's name. My business is the only exception but then she only has a few shares. I own all the equipment and buildings in my business so even if she could take it she would only get the name as I would walk with all the equipment. Same with house and vehicles. Too many foreigners put hings in their spouses name and then loose it all when the relationship falls apart.

[dragons70]

WeeGB,

I bought a car from a dealer in Ratchada, Bangkok five months ago. All I needed was a minimum Non Imm O visa of 12 months duration and a letter of residence from my embassy which was only an affidavit signed by me with them verifying my address via my condo lease agreement. Everything regarding the transfer of ownership etc was done by the dealer without hassle.

It is registered in my name only in the registration book. Any talk of having to buy a car in a Thai or company name is nonsense.

In regards to property, Thai law recognises common and private property. Anything where you can show ownership prior to a marriage is yours to keep in the case of divorce, car included. For this reason it is important to keep receipts for any major purchases you make, TVs etc. Anything that is purchased during the marriage is considered to be common property and a Thai spouse has a claim to it, no matter whos name it may be in or who paid for it. I have been informed that this is even the case for the income gained from leased property, so try to buy anything in Thailand such as condo/car etc before getting hitched. That is the law how I understand it after studying numerous publications. If I have misinterpreted this property law im sure someone here will let me know :-)

Cheers..

[dragons70]

WeeGB,

forgot to mention that the letter of residence issued by embassy has to be done without past 30 days or they will not accept it.

cheers...

[rizla]

Inmteresting. When I bought my car and motor bike, the dealers took care of everything on both occasions. I only had to provide a copy of my house lease and passport.

yepp, Phuket dealers sell 10-12% of new vehicles to be registered in foreigners name, thus experienced.

Upcountry they say, farang can not own car

Upcountry they may say that to you. But certainly not to All upcountry farangs.

Must agree, I had no problem in the ''out back ''

+1, No probs for me too.....if they really want the sale some would even put it in the name of micky mouse.....:D

[katabeachbum]

WeeGB,

forgot to mention that the letter of residence issued by embassy has to be done without past 30 days or they will not accept it.

cheers...

DLT accepts certificat of residence as long as its valid. Issued by Immigration it is valid as long as your permit to stay is, IOW up to 90 days