Civil Records for Thailand citizens in the United States — 2026

Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Thailand authorities. Essential for citizens of Thailand living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.

Thailand consulates processing civil records

What can be registered?

• Birth registration: children of Thailand parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Thailand nationals
• Marriage registration: marriages of Thailand citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
• Death registration: death of Thailand nationals in the U.S.
• Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Thailand

Required documents

• Original U.S. vital record (birth/marriage/death certificate)
• Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state
• Certified translation to the official language of Thailand
• Passport and ID of the Thailand citizens involved
• Application form completed

How to register

Most Thailand consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Thailand civil registry office.

Some consulates accept mail-in applications for civil records. Check the official site of your consulate.

Costs and processing times

Registration fees: typically free or $10-$50 per record. Processing time at the consulate: 2-4 weeks; final registration in Thailand can take additional months.