🇹🇭 For Thai Citizens: How to Register or Change Your Tabien Baan (ทะเบียนบ้าน) — Step by Step
The Tabien Baan (ทะเบียนบ้าน) is your official house registration in Thailand. It records where you legally live and is essential for many government services, voting, school registration, and more.
If you’re a Thai citizen and need to register your first Tabien Baan or change your current Tabien Baan (for example, when you move to a new address), this guide will walk you through the process clearly and simply.
🏠 What is a Tabien Baan?
The Tabien Baan is an official document issued by the local district office (Amphur or Khet) that records the people living at a specific address.
For Thai citizens, the Tabien Baan is always the Blue Book (Thor.Ror.14).
It proves your residence and is needed for many official purposes, including obtaining a Thai ID card, voting, and accessing social services.
👣 Step 1: When to Register or Change Your Tabien Baan
- You are registering for the first time (e.g., new-born child or moving into your first permanent residence).
- You are moving to a new address permanently or long-term.
- You are changing details in your existing Tabien Baan (e.g., after marriage or name change).
📝 Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
- Your Thai national ID card (บัตรประชาชน)
- Your current Tabien Baan (if changing address)
- Proof of new residence address:
- Ownership documents (e.g., title deed or Chanote)
- Rental contract or letter from landlord
- Householder’s ID card and Tabien Baan if joining family’s residence
- Other supporting documents (e.g., marriage certificate, if applicable)
🏢 Step 3: Visit the Local District Office (Amphur or Khet)
Go to the district office where your new residence is located. Submit your documents and request to register or change your Tabien Baan. If joining a family member’s Tabien Baan, all parties involved should be present if possible.
🏷️ Step 4: Registration and Verification
- The district officer will verify your documents and your right to live at the address.
- They may inspect the residence or ask for additional proof.
- Once approved, your name will be added to the Tabien Baan at the new address.
- You may receive a certificate or official confirmation of your registration.
🔄 Step 5: Update Your Thai ID Card (If Needed)
If your Tabien Baan changes, it’s important to update your Thai ID card address. Visit the district office with your new Tabien Baan registration and apply for an address update on your ID card.
✅ Summary: Registering or Changing Your Tabien Baan
| Step | What to Do | Documents Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know when to register or change | New residence or first registration |
| 2 | Prepare documents | Thai ID, current Tabien Baan, proof of address |
| 3 | Visit district office | Submit documents, complete application |
| 4 | Verification process | Possible inspection or additional proof |
| 5 | Receive registration | Name added to Blue Tabien Baan |
| 6 | Update Thai ID card | Apply for ID card address change if applicable |
Important Tips
- You must register your new Tabien Baan within 24 hours of moving to a new address.
- Keep copies of all documents and receipts from the district office.
- If renting, get a letter or agreement from your landlord confirming your residence.
- The Tabien Baan is essential for many rights and services — don’t delay your registration.
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