Name Change Certificate
District Registrar · Used for Naturalization name chain · Passport renewal · Dual citizenship
Naturalisation applicants frequently underestimate document recency requirements — the Name Change Certificate must be a fresh certified copy from the District Registrar, not an old file copy.
End-to-end accountability through to direct submission at destination embassies in Bangkok.
Issuance at the District Registrar takes 1-3 working days with a government fee of 100 บาท. NYC Legal handles the entire request under power of attorney.
The document is then translated into the destination language by a registrar-listed translator, legalised at the MFA, and either Apostilled or attested at the relevant embassy — or filed directly at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
First-pass acceptance at USCIS / UK Home Office / IRCC / Migrationsverket sits at 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Intake
Confirm identity, destination, pathway (naturalisation / descent / marriage), and any embassy deadlines.
- 2
File at District Registrar
Submit under power of attorney; turnaround 1-3 working days.
- 3
Translate
Registrar-listed translation into the destination language, with a citizenship/immigration glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille / embassy
Fastest legal route — Apostille (Hague) or destination embassy in Bangkok.
- 6
Delivery
DHL / FedEx tracked delivery or direct submission at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Name Change Certificate take?
1-3 working days at the District Registrar plus 4-14 days for translation, MFA and Apostille / embassy.
Do I need to visit the district office in person?
No — power of attorney covers every district registrar.
How fresh does the document need to be?
Typically 3-6 months from issue; we can refresh quickly if it nears expiry.
What is this document used for?
Naturalization name chain, Passport renewal, Dual citizenship
Can you file at the destination embassy?
Yes — we book biometrics and submit at the destination embassy in Bangkok.
Government fee?
100 บาท
I live outside Bangkok — can I still use the service?
Yes — send copies and power of attorney via EMS or LINE.
Which translation languages are available?
English, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish and 30+ more.