Do you want to know how to request a family registration (Khor. Ror. 22)? If you have any questions about why registering a marriage involves requesting a family registration status, our center has come up with the answer here below.
1. What is a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22)?
A family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) is used to confirm the legal relationship between family members, and such law has legally upheld the right to such a relationship. In addition to the relationship between the wife and husband, the family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) includes the relationship between the mother and their child, the father and their child, including the adopted child.
The below registrations are involved with the relationship of a family member or family status registration which are.
- Registering Marriage
- Registering Divorce
- Registering for legitimate child
- Registering Adoptive Child
- Registering for revocation of the adoptive child
- Record for wife
- Record for family status
Once a married couple registered marriage with a person of a different nationality but did not register marriage within Thailand. It is important to register family status to legally affirm such relationships and marriage status (Khor. Ror. 22).
Another instance in which a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) is required is for a Thai married couple who registered their marriage in another country. This case is also important to require registering a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22).
2. why I should request a family status registration (Khor. Ror.22)
Why is it essential to request a family status registration after the marriage has been properly registered?
If you marry a person of a different nationality, you must register your marriage in both countries according to the regulations for marriage registration in each country.
The processing of documents for registering a marriage in both countries may not be finished at the same time, resulting in waiting times for documents in both countries. If there are requirements to affirm the status, relationship, or other transactions during the time that the marriage registration is being processed in another country, seeking a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) is required in order to legally confirm the marriage relationship.
As a result, First Choice Translation has provided the following reasons why you should request a family status registration:
2.1 To authenticate the relationship between the husband and wife.
A request for a family status registration (Khor.Ror.22) will be used to confirm the relationship between husband and wife in case that the marriage in both countries has not been completed yet.
During the time that the marriage registration of both countries has not been completed, if additional documents is required to confirm the marriage status in order to process any documents related to government agencies or transactions, marriage registration that has been registered in only one of the two countries. It may affect to the marriage couple to be unable to confirm the status for 100%, as such documents may be invalid according to international law.
Therefore, the family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) shall be submitted alongside the marriage registration to affirm the marital status under international law.
2.2 To be used as proof or for visa application.
If one of the parties must apply for a visa to reside in the home country of the other party after the wedding and marriage registration.
In the meantime, if you have not registered your marriage in both countries yet, the family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) together with the marriage registration is required to certify the marriage status under the law specified by the embassy for processing visa applications.
2.3 To submit to government agencies, financial institutions, or Thai courts.
If the marriage registration in both countries has not yet been completed, but there is a transaction with the financial institution to be processed, with the government agencies or to be used in the Thai court, all said bodies will require documentary evidence to confirm the relationship between husband and wife, and the document that you need to show is the Family Status Registration (Khor. Ror. 22) to confirm the marriage relationship as per law.
3. Where may the family status registration be obtained?
It is possible to request a family status registration (Khor. Ror.22) at the district office. In the case of foreigners, there must be witnesses as well as an interpreter to interpret the vital information for both parties to understand each other.
If both parties are in overseas and are unsure about requesting a family status registration on their own, they can provide a power of attorney to allow someone to handle the documents on their behalf. Furthermore, if one of the parties is a Thai, the power of attorney, in this case, shall be made and legalized abroad through the Royal Thai Embassy, and stated that such authorized person shall have the authority to request the family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) on their behalf. For foreigners, the power of attorney shall be made through the embassy and shall be legalized by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of such country as well as the Royal Thai Embassy.
4. What document is required for requesting a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22)?
What is the document that you must prepare before heading to the district office to request a family status registration (Khor.Ror22)? First Choice Translation Center has provided the information about the document that you must prepare so that you do not waste time.
- Marriage Registration or Marriage Certificate obtained from abroad shall be certified by the Royal Thai Embassy in the country where the marriage registration was granted.
- Copy of a passport issued and certified by the Embassy.
- Original passport
- In case that one of the parties is a Thai, an original Thai house registration or identification card, as well as a copy of each, for one set is required.
- Other documents, depending on the case, such as a Certificate of First Name or Surname Change, and so on.
5. Procedure for getting family status registration
After all, documents have been arranged, the next step in requesting a family status registration (Khor. Ror. 22) is to submit all documents with the application directly to the district office, along with witnesses and an interpreter.
5.1 Certified Marriage Registration and Certified Copy of your passport
This procedure is similar to the procedure requesting a certificate of single status from the embassy in order to register the marriage.
Then, you must present any documents related to your and your spouse’s marriage in order to affirm your status at the embassy in Thailand that the document is valid and able to be used for registering a family status registration.
5.2 Document that has been translated into Thai and certified correct translation by the translation service center.
Once you bring all documents to be certified by the embassy, the certified documents will appear in English or other languages; then, such documents must be translated into Thai before being legalized at the Legalization Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Such a translation must be signed and certified correct by the embassy’s accredited translator.
5.3 Legalization services at the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs
After all, documents have been translated from English into Thai, signed, and certified by the embassy’s accredited translator, they are sufficient and ready for legalization with the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
You might seek the assistance of a translation service center to submit the documents for legalization on your behalf for your convenience. First Choice Translation is a professional translation service center that also offers submission service along with certified correct translation on the document in order to provide a service to process the document, reduce your time spent, and reduce errors during processing the document.
5.4 To bring all prepared documents to apply for a family status registration (Khor. Ror.22)
The last procedure after you have gotten your legalized documents, the document shall be presented to the official at the district office to request a family status registration (Khor. Ror.22).
If the married couple is a foreigner, they must find an interpreter to act as an intermediary to communicate for both parties to under each other.
If you are unable to find an interpreter, First Choice Translation can assist you, as we provide professional interpretation services. If you wish us to provide both document translation, submission service, and interpretation service, we are delighted to offer our professional service to you; just simply contact us. We are here to care for you as if you were our family.
6. Conclusion of the procedure for requesting family status registration (Khor. Ror.22)
Don’t worry if you’re still confused and feel that it is complicated for you because there are various procedures to follow.
First Choice Translation has summarized the brief procedures to follow, which are given below.
- First, the marriage registration issued abroad must be certified by the Thai embassy.
- Second, the marriage registration and a copy of your passport must be certified by the embassy before being translated into Thai and certified correct translation.
- Third, to bring the certified document from the embassy along with the translation into Thai to legalize with the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Fourth, all legalized documents from the Legalization Division can be submitted to the district office to request a family status registration. If both parties are foreigners, an interpreter is required.
The procedure for requesting a family status registration appears simple, but the government system is a bit complicated and has rules to follow; if a mistake is discovered while submitting the document, your document may be denied, causing you to spend more time on your document. The time it takes for the document to be legalized and ready to use may take up to a week; thus, it is critical to prepare the document before using it. If you are still unsure if you have prepared documents correctly or if you do not know or understand the process to follow, please feel free to contact us for recommendations. First Choice Translation, a translation service center, is pleased to offer you professional assistance in processing your document from beginning to end.
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