What you need to know about House registration (yellow book) for foreigners.

I'm sure you've heard of the blue house registration book, or Tor Ror 14, for Thai people, but did you know there's another type of house registration, Tor Ror 13 or the yellow book?

It is simply explained  the blue book, on the other hand, is only for Thai citizens. and the yellow book section is reserved for foreigners, this article will collect the importance of the yellow book house registration.

Benefits of the house registration yellow book

Why do you have a yellow house registration book? Of course, this document is very useful. It's definitely worth the time spent doing it. Foreigners whose names are listed in the Thai house registration are entitled to legal acts in Thailand such as obtaining a driver's license, making contract documents, applying for PR or applying for citizenship, and used to verify residence in Thailand It also helps to make documents of foreigner ID card or pink card easily as well.

What qualifications do foreigners need to request for a Yellow book?

Even if it is a foreigner who entered the country legally but probably not everyone can apply for Yellow Book because of the qualifications that are defined.

There are 2 main cases as follows :

1. In the case of marriage with a Thai national
2. In case of purchasing real estate and having own name as the owner Cases other than these two If you wish to apply for a Yellow Book or Tor Ror 13 house registration, the host must show his intention to proceed with the district or Sub-district. and must go through an interview with an official to explain why this document is required. If the landlord wishes to request this document for foreigners who are tenants, friends, or business partners, they can do so as well, You can contact the district or Sub- district where the house registration is located for more information.

Documents to be prepared for applying the Yellow Book

For foreigners who are married to Thai nationals Both the host and foreigner are required to prepare the following documents:

• Original passport
• Copy of passport certified by the embassy and translated into Thai and certified by the Thai Consulate
• Work permit in Thailand (In the case of working in Thailand)
• Marriage certificate
• Child birth certificate (in case of having children)
• Photos of 1.5 inches
• The homeowner's original identity card
• Spouse's original ID card
• The original house registration of the host
• Copy of house registration (prepare for)

**Thai spouses must be registered in the same household. **

In addition, there must be 2 witnesses and do not forget to have witnesses prepare their ID cards (in case of marriage, 2 witnesses can be the host and spouse)

For foreigners who buy real estate and have their own name as the owner will need to prepare the following documents:

• Original passport
• Copy of passport certified by the embassy and translated into Thai and certified by the Thai Consulate
• Work permit in Thailand (In the case of working in Thailand)
• Tor Ror. 14, Thai version
• Real estate sales contract with documents confirming ownership
• 2 photos of 1.5 inches **In addition, there must be 2 witnesses and do not forget to have witnesses prepare their ID cards.

Note: Documents for applying the yellow book house registration are different for each district and Sub-district. Some districts may request additional documents. Therefore, it is recommended to call the district office or the district office that wants to add a name to the house registration before traveling to submit documents.

Yellow book submission process

House registration in Bangkok, contact the district office. As for the house registration in other provinces, contact the district office. They should always call to inquire about the required documents first. so as not to waste time

Action steps :

• Bring all documents to submit to the official .
• The official checks the completeness of the documents. Then an interview date will be scheduled for the host. Foreigners who wish to be named as residents and witnesses (or some districts will conduct an interview on the same day if documents and witnesses are provided).
• When the interview is finished If the documents are correct and there are no problems ,The official will inform the period of issuing the yellow book house registration. and will make an appointment to pick up book number 13 or may have asked for a contact number to inform you to receive the book
• All operations will take at least 7 business days, depending on the area of action. Of course, in Bangkok it takes less time. Because the staff are familiar with making this document. As for the proceedings in provincial districts It may take 2-4 weeks to complete.