NAATI certified translation of a Thai single status certificate
A single status certificate confirms that the civil registry holds no record of a subsisting marriage for the person named. Registries outside Thailand commonly ask for it before a marriage can be registered.
In short
A single status record is issued by the district registrar from civil registration data. Because it is issued in Thai, an English translation is lodged with it. Many overseas registries also require the document to be recent, and some require consular legalisation in addition to the translation — check the receiving registry's published requirements first.
Key facts for this document
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | District registrar, from civil registration records |
| Must the whole document be translated? | Entire certificate including stamps and reference number |
| Most common reason for rejection | Issued outside the receiving registry's validity window |
| Typical translation turnaround | 1–2 business days |
Turnaround covers translation work in business days only; it excludes processing time at the issuing office or the receiving body. Confirm current requirements before lodging.
When this document is required
- Registering a marriage outside Thailand, where the registry asks for proof of capacity to marry
- Partner and prospective marriage visa applications
- Correcting or confirming marital status across a document set
Which original to send
- The certificate or civil registration record issued by the district registrar
- Any accompanying affirmation prepared for the receiving registry
- The passport photo page for consistent name spelling
Checklist before you send scans
- Ask the receiving registry how recently the certificate must have been issued
- Scan all pages including stamps, reference numbers and the registrar's signature
- Confirm whether the registry also wants consular legalisation
- Keep the original and the translation together when lodging
Common reasons a translation is questioned
- Ordering the certificate too early, so it falls outside the registry's validity window
- Assuming a translation replaces legalisation where the registry asks for both
- Name spelling that does not match the passport or the partner's documents
Frequently asked questions
How recent does the certificate need to be?
That is set by the receiving registry, not by the issuing office. Validity windows differ by country and state, so confirm the rule in writing before ordering the document.
Is a translation enough, or is legalisation required as well?
Requirements vary. Many Australian lodgements accept a certified translation; some overseas registries add legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs and then by their embassy.
I was married before — can I still get this certificate?
Yes, provided the earlier marriage has been lawfully ended and registered. Have the divorce or death documents translated as well, since the registry usually asks for the full chain.
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Reviewed July 2026. General information for document preparation only, not immigration assistance; we are not a registered migration agent (OMARA). Confirm current requirements with the receiving body — see immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and naati.com.au.