Formalities For Car Second Hand

[FLORISSIME]

I SHALL BUY A SECOND CAR. WHICH FORMALITIES MUST I DO ?

MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE

[Rooo]

Florissime,Car must have blue book,that means they own it outright,then it's a matter of going down to transport office & complete relevant paerwork.Note you have to have either a business or long term visa to get it registered in your name.You will also need proof of residence letter from immigration (no older then 3 months),you hvae to submit the original with copy of passport & visa.

[Rooo]

It might also be worth your while to check the motoring forum,just to make sure the information I gave you is correct.

[robsamui]

Maybe Florissime wants to know more about the paperwork aspect?

First make sure that the car you are looking at is registered in Surat Thani - ie it is registered in this province. It is certainly possible to re-register a car that is registered in a different province, but it is really a LOT of hassle.

Also check that it has the tax up to date. If the owner has not been paying the pay, you will need to pay the back-tax.

Also, you will need to insure it - and if it IS already insured, you will need the rest of the paperwork that comes with the insurance sticker that goes on the windscreen.

You need to be on a business visa or 12-month residence or retirement visa. A non-immigrent O will not be accepted.

Go to the immigration office outside Nathon with your passport, a recent photo and proof of your address, like a cable TV bill etc. Tell them you are buying a car and ask for a proof of residence document. They will charge you 500 B for this.

The owner of the car needs to go with you to the vehicle office in Lipa Noi, because he needs to sign the transfer papers. Take all the documents, refered to above, with you.

Once your name is in the book, CHECK that it is correct. Thai people have only two names, (first name and family name) and can't imagine that farangs might have 2 or 3 christian names, too. It is common to find that only your christian names have been used for your new ownership.

Finally, be prepared for more than one trip to the vehicle office. It aslways seems to happen that there's one more form that needs to be filled out.

Rob

PS if you are buying a car from another farang, then both of you need to go together to the immegration office with passports etc, as there is different paperwork involved, but I can't remember what...

[Maejo Man]

Go to the immigration office outside Nathon with your passport, a recent photo and proof of your address, like a cable TV bill etc. Tell them you are buying a car and ask for a proof of residence document. They will charge you 500 B for this.

This is no longer acceptable at Immigration country wide. They now require your house registration papers or original lease documents along with two passport size photographs.

However, bills such as the above are acceptable at your consulate for a similar "proof of residence" document, but it will cost your more in consular fees.

[Rooo]

Rob, Re registration, the law has changed.My car's original rego in Bangkok.Just had it renewed in Surat no probs.Still have Bangkok plates.Total time for registration & insurance 20 minutes.

Re non immigrant O or OA you can still get residency letter by just showing your passport at immigration,I have just done it.The only time they will not register a car or bike in your name is if you are on a tourist VISA , then you can't get residency papers.

Edited July 21, 2006 by Rooo

[stevehaigh]

i'm going to buy a car in BKK (registered in chonburi i think). what do i need from the seller to reregister in surat?

thanks, steve

[Rooo]

http://www.expatmotors.co.th/paperwork.html

[mafaso]

Is it advantageous to get a Thai Drivers License? If so, what is the procedure?

[Rooo]

Is it advantageous to get a Thai Drivers License? If so, what is the procedure?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=27462