Thailand - Obtain Death Certificate

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Procedure

1. Duplicates of a certificate may be issued in case of loss, theft or destruction. They may also be issued in case of deterioration. To obtain a certified copy of a death certificate, you will need to go to your local district office.
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification. The registry personnel will ask for your ID in order to confirm your identity and make sure that you have the right to obtain the certificate. Note: The applicant's relationship to the deceased must be as a household member, such as a son, daughter, parent, spouse, or close relative.
3. When you submit your request make sure that you have provided these important details which will make searching for the record easier:
   1. Name of the deceased
   2. Sex
   3. Date of death
4. Pay the application fee and wait for instructions from the Registrar regarding when can you comeback to collect the certificate.

If you are outside Thailand

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest Thai Embassy in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular service section will be able to help process your request to obtain a copy of a death certificate.

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Required Documents

• Valid ID
• Written request for the certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

District Offices in Thailand

Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
123 Chaeng Wattana Road,
Laksi District,
Bangkok 11120
Tel: +66 2 575 1054,
E-mail: [email protected], Office Hours: 08.30 - 15.30 hrs.

Thai Embassies

Eligibility

The applicant's relationship to the deceased must be as a household member, such as a son, daughter, parent, spouse, or close relative.

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of the deceased
• Sex
• Date of death

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a copy of a death certificate in Thailand.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A copy of the original death certificate is often needed to be presented in the following cases:

• claiming life insurance benefits;
• claiming pensions
• settling estates

External Links

http://www.thaiconsulatevancouver.ca/death-certificate/

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