Registration of Birth

 

1. Eligibility – Children born to fathers and/or mothers who are Thai citizen

 

2. Applicant – Fathers or mothers. In case that the children are above 15 years old, they can apply for their birth certificates themselves

 

3. Application channels

 

     3.1 Applying in person – Mondays to Fridays from 9.00 – 12.00 am and 1.30 – 4.00 pm except holidays

 

     3.2 Applying by post – A prepaid return envelope (A4-sized) with self-address has to be sent with the application form and required documents, so that the Embassy can, once a birth certificate is issued, sent to the applicant.

 

4. Registration fee – none

 

5. Required documents

 

5.1 Applications

 

                 5.1.1 Completed Application of Legalization Form (<— click to download)

 

                 5.1.2 Completed Birth Certificate Form (<— click to download)

 

          5.2 Child-related documents

 

                 5.2.1 Original Australian Birth Certificate which must be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in the state/ territory where the applicants reside. Please note that the Embassy does not accept apostille. In case of applying by post, the applicants does not need to submit the original Australian Birth Certificate. Instead, have a copy, already authenticated by DFAT, further certified by Justice of Peace (JP) and then submit it to the Embassy.

 

                 5.2.2 A child’s latest color photo (2×2 inch) with name-surname written on the back side

 

          5.3 Parent-related documents

 

                 5.3.1 Thai ID card of the child’s father and/or mother of Thai nationality with a copy certified by themselves. If the child’s father or mother is not of Thai nationality, submit a passport instead. In case of applying by post, the applicants does not need to submit the original ones. For Thai ID card, submit a copy certified by themselves. For passport of the child’s father or mother is not of Thai nationality, submit a copy certified by Justice of Peace (JP).

 

                 5.3.2 Thai house registration for Thai parents with a self-certified copy

 

                 5.3.3 Original Marriage Certificate (for married parents)

 

– Australian marriage certificate must be authenticated by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in the state/ territory where the applicants reside. Please note that the Embassy does not accept apostille. In case of applying by post, the applicants does not need to submit the original one. Instead, have a copy, already authenticated by DFAT, further certified by Justice of Peace (JP) and then submitit to the Embassy.

 

– Thai marriage certificate must be self-certified.

 

                 5.3.4 Completed Testimonial of Marital Status Form (<— click to download). This is required for unmarried parents only. Both father and mother have to complete the form (one each). See example (<— click to download). 

 

                 5.3.5 Should the unmarried parents wish their child to use the father’s surname, a Consent Form (<— click to download) needs to be completed. See example (<— click to download). 

 

                 5.3.6 A copy of biodata page of mother and father of the child

 

          5.4 Other documents – a copy of Thai birth certificate of the previous child (if any) of the same parents

Please note the Embassy may request additional document(s) on a case-by-case basis

 

6. Recommendations

 

          6.1 Before submission the applicants are advised to re-check as follows:

 

                 6.1.1 All required documents are prepared.

 

                 6.1.2 Documents that must be authenticated by DFAT: Australian birth certificate and Australian marriage certificate

 

                 6.1.3 Documents that must be certified by JP: a copy of Australian birth certificate previously authenticated by DFAT, a copy of Australian marriage certificate previously authenticated by DFAT, and a copy of non-Thai parent’s passport.

 

                 6.1.4 Copies of documents issued by Thai authorities such as Thai ID, Thai house registration, and Thai marriage certificate can be self-certified.

 

          6.2 After the issuance of Thai Birth Certificate, the child’s name will be registered in Central House Registration. Thai parent is advised to register the child’s name in his/ her house in Thailand afterwards. Please contact the District Office where the parent’s house is registered.

 

7. In case of father of Thai national and mother of foreign nationals, there must be a process concerning scientific proof of biological parenthood. Please contact the Embassy on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

There are two ways to contact us if you have questions regarding the process.

 

Tel: 02 6206 0100 Ext. 121 or Email: registration.can@mfa.go.th