NAATI Certified Surname Change Certificate Translation
Issued by District Office. Translated Thai → English by a NAATI Certified practitioner for Show surname change after marriage/divorce.
- Price
- THB 500–800
- Turnaround
- 1 business day
- Pages
- 1
- Credential
- NAATI Certified
What we translate
Every field on the Surname Change Certificate as issued by District Office — preserving numeric identifiers, dates in ISO 8601, and Thai-to-Latin transliteration matching the applicant's passport spelling. The translated PDF carries the practitioner's stamp, signature, Practitioner ID and issue date; you can verify the ID at naati.com.au/online-directory.
Pitfall to avoid
Thai legal-code reason must be correctly labelled (marriage/divorce/adoption)
Primary use
Show surname change after marriage/divorce
Frequently asked
Will Home Affairs accept a Surname Change Certificate translated in Thailand?
Yes. Migration Regulations 1994 reg 2.27 recognises translations produced outside Australia when the translator carries a current NAATI credential. The practitioner's ID is printed on every stamp — verify it live at naati.com.au/online-directory.
What is the biggest mistake when translating a Surname Change Certificate?
Thai legal-code reason must be correctly labelled (marriage/divorce/adoption)
How long does a Surname Change Certificate translation take?
1 business day for the standard soft-copy PDF. Same-Day (6 hours) and Express (24 hours) lanes available on LINE booking.
Can I submit the PDF directly to ImmiAccount for Show surname change after marriage/divorce?
Yes. Upload the signed PDF under the relevant evidence group. No need to post a hard copy unless a state Registrar of BDM specifically requests one during interview.
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Official sources
This page is compiled from the official notices and manuals of the agencies below. Rules, fees and forms can change — confirm with the receiving authority before you proceed.
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA ThailandDocument legalisation (nitikorn) and passport servicesLast checked August 2026
- Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and InnovationRecognition and equivalency of foreign academic qualificationsLast checked August 2026
- Department of Provincial AdministrationCivil and family registration, marriage and divorce recordsLast checked August 2026
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