Notary for Marriage Registration Abroad
Complete marriage-abroad package for every jurisdiction — same-day
Who needs Notary for Marriage Registration Abroad?
Thai-foreign couples marrying abroad, Thai couples relocating overseas, LGBTQ+ couples registering in supportive jurisdictions
Document Checklist
Affidavit of Single Status
The core document — must be dated within 3-6 months
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage
Also called Nulla Osta / Ledigkeitsbescheinigung / Ehefähigkeitszeugnis
Birth Certificate
Certified copy + translation + notary
Household Registration (Tabien Baan)
Confirms address and nationality
Divorce Decree (if previously married)
Court judgment + divorce registration
Death Certificate (if spouse deceased)
Establishes eligibility to remarry
Passport Copy
Certified true copy
Why marriage abroad needs Notary
Every jurisdiction that registers foreign marriages requires proof of single status and legal capacity via internationally-recognised certification. Notary Public is the mandatory first link in the chain (Notary → MFA → Embassy, or Notary → Apostille) with no substitute. NYC Legal handles 60-90 marriage-abroad couples per month.
Single-Status Affidavit — the core doc
A sworn statement that the signer has no current spouse under Thai law. Must include: name as-per-passport, ID number, address, status (single/widowed/divorced), fiancé(e) name + nationality, country of intended marriage, signature before notary + seal. Germany and Italy also require a Certificate of No Impediment issued by the district office.
Legalisation chain by destination
USA/UK/Australia/Canada (Apostille after 28 Feb 2027): Notary → MFA Apostille → done. Germany/Italy/Spain/France (Apostille + embassy verification): Notary → MFA → Embassy. UAE/Saudi/Singapore in some filings: Notary → MFA → Embassy + destination MFA. We map the exact chain for your target country.
If previously married
Attach a certified Divorce Decree + divorce registration (Kor.Ror. 6). Most countries require proof of divorce at least 300 days prior (to establish non-pregnancy). Germany is especially strict — the court judgment must be certified-translated and apostilled.
LGBTQ+ marriage
Since Thailand's Marriage Equality Act took effect 22 Jan 2025, Thailand issues Single-Status Affidavits to LGBTQ+ couples marrying in the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Germany, USA, Australia, Taiwan, etc. Our team is specialised (English/German/Spanish-speaking attorneys).
Process
- 1
Confirm destination + wedding date
Share so we compute the correct legalisation chain
- 2
Obtain source documents from Thai govt
House registration, birth cert, divorce cert (if any), our drafted Affidavit
- 3
Notary + translation + MFA + Embassy
End-to-end 4-10 business days; Express 48h
- 4
International delivery
DHL/EMS with tracking, or collect at HQ
Common Destinations
FAQ
Does the Single-Status Affidavit come from a Thai district office?
The district (amphur) issues it in Thai only — you still need English translation + Notary + MFA + Embassy. We handle both the amphur visit and the full package.
How long are the documents valid?
USA/UK/AU/CA: 6 months · Germany/France/Italy: 3 months (strictest) · Japan/Singapore: 3 months. Book notarisation as close to the wedding date as possible.
What is special about marrying in Germany?
Requires Ehefähigkeitszeugnis (Certificate of No Impediment) from the German embassy registry office + Notary + Apostille + translation by a Beeidigter Übersetzer certified by a German court. We handle all steps.
Can we register at an embassy in Thailand?
Embassies in Bangkok that register direct: Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway (needs CNI + Notary). USA, UK, Australia do NOT — you must register back home.
How much faster after 28 Feb 2027?
Hague Apostille members: skip the embassy step, saving 3-7 days and quoted on request per country.