Change of Forename


Regulations

  1. Names must not resemble, or be intended to resemble, the name of the King, Queen or royal titles.
  2. Names must have meaning in the Thai language must not be vulgar.

Required Documents

  1. House Registration Certificate.
  2. Identification Card.
  3. Alien Registration Card (applicable for aliens).

Procedures

  1. A request is filed with the local Registrar where the House Registration Certificate is registered.
  2. The Registrar will review the documents for accuracy before issuing a Change of Forename Certificate to the applicant as evidence. A service fee of 25 baht is required.
  3. If the applicant is an alien, the Registrar will issue a Change of Forename Certificate to the person as evidence, which shall be used as a supporting document for changing his/her citizenship to Thai citizenship. When the change in citizenship is complete, the Registrar will issue a Change of Forename and Middle Name Certificate to the applicant as evidence. A service fee of 25 baht is required.



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