Divorce at the Amphur (District Office) in Thailand — Procedure, Forms, and Your Divorce Agreement

A clear, step-by-step guide for foreigners divorcing a Thai spouse by mutual consent at the district office (amphur/amphoe, or khet in Bangkok). Learn what Form B, Kor Ror 6 (คร.6), and Kor Ror 7 (คร.7) are, what to bring, how to file at one office or two different offices, and how to make your Thai–English Divorce Agreement “amphur-ready.”

Quick Start

  • Where: Your local district office (amphur / amphoe; Bangkok uses khet).
  • Type: Mutual-consent divorce (both spouses must attend in person; private POA isn’t accepted).
  • Core papers: Form B (application) → registrar prepares Kor Ror 6 (คร.6) (divorce register) and issues Kor Ror 7 (คร.7) (divorce certificate).
  • Your agreement: Bring a Thai or Thai–English Divorce Agreement so key terms (property, children, support) can be recorded in KR6/KR7.

Form B (แบบ ข.) — Application for Registration of Divorce

Form B is the application you both sign at the counter to request registration of a mutual-consent divorce. It lists your identities, marriage details, and your decision to end the marriage. Both spouses must appear and sign before the registrar (two witnesses will also sign the register later (many offices can provide staff as witnesses if needed)).

Kor Ror 6 (คร.6) — Divorce Registration (ทะเบียนหย่า)

After Form B is accepted, the registrar creates the official register entry: Kor Ror 6 (KR6). This is the authoritative divorce register (an internal civic record). The office keeps the KR6 and types in essential facts and—if you request—short wording of your agreed terms (property, custody, support).

Kor Ror 7 (คร.7) — Divorce Certificate: This is the certificate issued to each spouse as proof of the divorce. You usually receive KR7 the same day.

Are Form B and Kor Ror 6/Kor Ror 7 Signed the Same Day?

Typically, yes. When both spouses attend the same office, you sign Form B first; the registrar then prepares Kor Ror 6 and Kor Ror 7. After final signatures (including witnesses), you usually receive Kor Ror 7 (official Certificate) on the spot while the office retains Form B and Kor Ror 6.

Different-Office Divorce (หย่าต่างสำนักทะเบียน)

If you jointly consent to divorce but cannot appear at the same registrar, each spouse can appear at a different registrar (district office or Thai embassy/consulate). The divorce is final when the second registrar completes the registration and issues Kor Ror 7.

  • Joint consent still required: both spouses appear and sign, just at different offices.
  • Agree the flow: decide who files first and which office completes the registration.
  • Bring your agreement early: key terms can be recorded in KR6/KR7 at the completing office.

Already agreed on the terms?

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Documents to Bring

  • IDs: Thai ID card (Thai spouse) and passport (foreign spouse).
  • Marriage papers: Marriage certificate (Kor Ror 3) and, if available, the marriage register extract (Kor Ror 2).
  • Divorce Agreement (Thai or Thai–English), signed by both spouses and two witnesses. Many offices allow signing on the day with staff witnesses.
  • Children’s birth certificates if you will record custody/child support terms.
  • Prenuptial agreement (if relevant to property division).
  • Fees: small charges for certified copies/extracts (cash-friendly).
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Step-by-Step Procedure (Same Office)

  1. Check in & submit documents: IDs, marriage papers, and your Divorce Agreement (hand it over at the start).
  2. Sign Form B: both spouses sign in front of the registrar.
  3. Registrar review: the officer confirms consent and prepares KR6/KR7, typing in short wording of the key terms you want recorded.
  4. Final signatures: both spouses and two witnesses sign KR6/KR7.
  5. Issuance: you receive the Kor Ror 7 certificate; the office keeps Form B and Kor Ror 6.

DIY Divorce Agreement: What to Include

  • Property & debts: who keeps what; who pays what; timelines for transfers.
  • Children: parental power/custody, residence, visitation, child support (amount, payment method, indexation).
  • Spousal maintenance: if payable, how much, and for how long.
  • Exact names & IDs: match official records precisely.
  • Effective dates: when each clause takes effect.
  • Recording clause: authorize the registrar to record key terms in KR6/KR7.
  • Witness lines: at least two, as required for consent divorces.

Already agreed on the terms?

Finalize everything in one visit to the Amphur with our Thai divorce agreement template – instant download, lawyer-drafted, accepted nationwide.

Using Your Thai Divorce Abroad

For use outside Thailand, obtain certified translations of KR6/KR7 and have them legalized at the MFA Legalization Division. Some district offices can issue an English extract; ask at the counter.

  • How to translate, apostille, and register your Thai divorce (Kor Ror 7 or court judgment) so your marital status updates in the UK/EU and worldwide. After a Thai Divorce: Using Thai Divorce Documents Abroad

Practical Tips

  • Hand over your agreement early: if forms are already printed, your terms may not be recorded.
  • Keep it concise for KR6/KR7: long agreements are fine, but provide a short Thai summary for the register.
  • Name/ID consistency: match passports and Thai ID exactly to avoid delays.
  • Expect local variations: offices may have slightly different checklists (calling ahead helps).
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