Change of Name / Surname Certificate for Taiwan 🇹🇼
Change of Name / Surname Certificate → Taiwan (Household Registration Office)
Couples preparing to marry in Taiwan routinely need an apostille-ready Change of Name / Surname Certificate, Required when names across documents do not match.
Once obtained from District office, the document is translated into Chinese (Traditional), legalised at MFA, and certified by สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจและวัฒนธรรมไทเป for use at the Household Registration Office.
End-to-end accountability: if a document is rejected because of our error we redo it free of charge and absorb the additional government fees.
Country specifics: Use Taipei Economic & Cultural Office; Traditional Chinese translation.
First-pass acceptance for our marriage dossiers sits at 97-99%, well above market average.
How it works
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Retrieve Change of Name / Surname Certificate
We contact District office on your behalf — service available in all 77 Thai provinces.
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Form check & reconciliation
Names, ID numbers, and issuance dates are cross-checked against the rest of the marriage bundle before translation.
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Chinese (Traditional) translation
Performed by a Department of Consular Affairs registered translator, formatted as required by สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจและวัฒนธรรมไทเป.
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MFA legalisation
Hand-walked to MFA Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
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สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจและวัฒนธรรมไทเป attestation
Fee: THB 1,500-2,200; typical turnaround 3-7 days.
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Couriered to partner abroad
Bundled with CONI and partner documents, couriered to Taiwan for the Household Registration Office appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the validity period of Change of Name / Surname Certificate?
Typically 3-6 months depending on the destination; we sequence issuance to match your ceremony date.
Where do I reissue Change of Name / Surname Certificate?
From District office. We can act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Is Apostille acceptable for this document?
No — Taiwan is non-Hague; full MFA + สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจและวัฒนธรรมไทเป chain is required.
Can the document content be amended?
Content cannot be altered; minor spelling fixes must be re-issued by the originating district office before translation.
Cost of handling Change of Name / Surname Certificate alone?
Translation THB 800-1,500 + certification THB 1,200-1,800/copy + MFA fee THB 400-600.
Is it accepted for the JFRV (Resident Visa for Family) visa?
Yes — it forms part of the standard spouse-visa bundle for Taiwan.