affirmation of marital status

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affirmation of marital status	foreigners getting married in Thailand require an Affirmation of Marital Status (affidavit of freedom to marry). This is a statement certified by your embassy stating that you are legally free to marry. After it is signed by your embassy it must be translated to Thai by a licensed translator and legalized by the legalization division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. In this form it is an official document required to register your marriage with the district office (Amphur) in Thailand. Affirmation of Marital Status (Thailand) Also called Affidavit of Freedom to Marry — a required pre-marriage document for foreigners marrying in Thailand. What is it? An Affirmation of Marital Status is a sworn statement issued by a foreign national’s embassy or consulate in Thailand confirming that the person is legally free to marry (single, divorced, or widowed). Thai registrars (Amphur/District Offices) rely on this document because they cannot directly verify foreign civil-status records. Why it’s required Proves the foreign party is not already married, satisfying Thai Civil and Commercial Code requirements. Prevents invalid marriages under Thai law and the foreigner’s home-country law. Forms part of the official marriage registration file at the Amphur. How to obtain it (step-by-step) Book with your embassy/consulate in Bangkok. Check its website for the “Affirmation of Freedom to Marry” form, fees, and required ID. Prepare documents. Passport; if previously married, bring divorce decree or spouse’s death certificate. Sign at the embassy. Swear/affirm the statement before a consular officer; the embassy issues the affirmation. Translate to Thai by a certified translator. Legalize at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok so Amphur will accept it. Tip: Plan 2–3 working days in Bangkok for embassy appointment, translation, and MFA legalization. Legal notes & validity Thai registrars must confirm both parties are legally free to marry; the affirmation is the foreigner’s proof. Usually valid for a limited time (often up to 6 months; some Amphur may require more recent issuance). False statements can constitute perjury/fraud under Thai law and the law of the issuing country. After MFA legalization, submit the Thai translation + original to the Amphur at marriage registration. Practical note: Dual nationals may be asked to provide an affirmation relevant to each nationality. Requirements and fees vary by embassy; always check your embassy’s current instructions before traveling. Family and Marriage Laws in Thailand marriage registration prenuptial agreement (Th-En) Family law in Thailand includes law reference to relevant section of the civil and commercial code FAQ — Affirmation of Marital Status (Thailand) Who issues the Affirmation of Marital Status in Thailand? Your own embassy or consulate in Thailand issues it after you sign a sworn statement that you are legally free to marry. Do I need to translate and legalize the affirmation? Yes. Translate it into Thai and legalize it at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok so Thai district offices (Amphur) will accept it. How long is it valid? Validity is commonly a few months (often up to 6). Some Amphur require a very recent issue date; confirm locally before filing. sample text of the statement that you are free to marry single person (not divorced or widowed) Affirmation of Marital Status I, ____________________________, do solemnly and sincerely affirm as follows: The following is information about myself: Surname ____________ All forenames ____________ (as shown on passport) MALE / FEMALE Date of Birth ____________ Place of Birth _______________ Usual Address _____________________________________________________ Occupation _____________ and I have an income of _____ All forenames and surname of Father ___________________ All forenames and surname of Mother _____________ Mother’s maiden name _________ __Country__ passport number _______ Date and place of issue of passport _______ in the ___Country___ Marital Status ___in this sample single____ and I have no dependants from my previous or current relationships I am not under 18 years of age A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me and ___name prospective wife _____ of __ prospective wife’s address _______________________ ____________________, THAILAND, a THAI National at ____ location ____ in __month__ 2025. I propose the following people for reference purposes if it is necessary to verify the above details. 1. _____ name ________, ________________ address __________________ 2. _____ name ________, ________________ address __________________ I am free to enter into this proposed marriage and believe that there is not any impediment by reason of kindred or alliance, or other lawful hindrance, to this proposed marriage. Signed at the Consular Section, ___country___ Embassy in Bangkok This ….. day of …....…....................2025 ……………………………… (Signature of deponent) Before me (name of witness) Signature and official seal of witness Disclaimer. Prepared by the ThailandLawOnline Editorial Team and reviewed by our Legal Review Team (Thai-licensed). This article is general information for foreigners in Thailand and is not a substitute for legal advice. ข้อสงวนสิทธิ์. บทความนี้จัดทำโดยทีมบรรณาธิการ ThailandLawOnline และผ่านการทบทวนโดยทีมกฎหมาย (ทนายความไทย) มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อให้ข้อมูลทั่วไปเท่านั้น ไม่ใช่คำแนะนำทางกฎหมาย Synonyms: Affidavit of freedom to marry

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foreigners getting married in Thailand require an Affirmation of Marital Status (affidavit of freedom to marry). This is a statement certified by your embassy stating that you are legally free to marry. After it is signed by your embassy it must be translated to Thai by a licensed translator and legalized by the legalization division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. In this form it is an official document required to register your marriage with the district office (Amphur) in Thailand.

Affirmation of Marital Status (Thailand)

Also called Affidavit of Freedom to Marry — a required pre-marriage document for foreigners marrying in Thailand.

What is it?

An Affirmation of Marital Status is a sworn statement issued by a foreign national’s embassy or consulate in Thailand confirming that the person is legally free to marry (single, divorced, or widowed). Thai registrars (Amphur/District Offices) rely on this document because they cannot directly verify foreign civil-status records.

Why it’s required

Proves the foreign party is not already married, satisfying Thai Civil and Commercial Code requirements.
Prevents invalid marriages under Thai law and the foreigner’s home-country law.
Forms part of the official marriage registration file at the Amphur.

How to obtain it (step-by-step)

Book with your embassy/consulate in Bangkok. Check its website for the “Affirmation of Freedom to Marry” form, fees, and required ID.
Prepare documents. Passport; if previously married, bring divorce decree or spouse’s death certificate.
Sign at the embassy. Swear/affirm the statement before a consular officer; the embassy issues the affirmation.
Translate to Thai by a certified translator.
Legalize at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok so Amphur will accept it.

Tip: Plan 2–3 working days in Bangkok for embassy appointment, translation, and MFA legalization.

Legal notes & validity

Thai registrars must confirm both parties are legally free to marry; the affirmation is the foreigner’s proof.
Usually valid for a limited time (often up to 6 months; some Amphur may require more recent issuance).
False statements can constitute perjury/fraud under Thai law and the law of the issuing country.
After MFA legalization, submit the Thai translation + original to the Amphur at marriage registration.

Family and Marriage Laws in Thailand
marriage registration
prenuptial agreement (Th-En)
Family law in Thailand includes law reference to relevant section of the civil and commercial code

FAQ — Affirmation of Marital Status (Thailand)

Who issues the Affirmation of Marital Status in Thailand?

Your own embassy or consulate in Thailand issues it after you sign a sworn statement that you are legally free to marry.

Do I need to translate and legalize the affirmation?

Yes. Translate it into Thai and legalize it at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok so Thai district offices (Amphur) will accept it.

How long is it valid?

Validity is commonly a few months (often up to 6). Some Amphur require a very recent issue date; confirm locally before filing.

sample text of the statement that you are free to marry single person (not divorced or widowed)

Affirmation of Marital Status

I, ____________________________, do solemnly and sincerely affirm as follows:

The following is information about myself: Surname ____________

All forenames ____________ (as shown on passport)

MALE / FEMALE Date of Birth ____________ Place of Birth _______________

Usual Address _____________________________________________________

Occupation _____________ and I have an income of _____

All forenames and surname of Father ___________________
All forenames and surname of Mother _____________ Mother’s maiden name _________

__Country__ passport number _______

Date and place of issue of passport _______ in the ___Country___

Marital Status ___in this sample single____ and I have no dependants from my previous or current relationships

I am not under 18 years of age

A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me and ___name prospective wife _____ of __ prospective wife’s address _______________________ ____________________, THAILAND, a THAI National at ____ location ____ in __month__ 2025.

I propose the following people for reference purposes if it is necessary to verify the above details.

1. _____ name ________, ________________ address __________________
2. _____ name ________, ________________ address __________________

I am free to enter into this proposed marriage and believe that there is not any impediment by reason of kindred or alliance, or other lawful hindrance, to this proposed marriage.

Signed at the Consular Section, ___country___ Embassy in Bangkok

This ….. day of …....…....................2025 ………………………………

(Signature of deponent)

Before me (name of witness)

Signature and official seal of witness

Disclaimer. Prepared by the ThailandLawOnline Editorial Team and reviewed by our Legal Review Team (Thai-licensed). This article is general information for foreigners in Thailand and is not a substitute for legal advice.

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Synonyms: Affidavit of freedom to marry