NVC Re: No birth certificate

[Tegeras 5]

Hello everyone!

My wife and I are getting our documents in order in preparation for the day when our NOA2 finally arrives. We seem to have everything in order with one exception, she does not have nor can she get a copy of her birth certificate. She has been to the Amphur where she was born and managed to get a letter from them stating they are unable to locate it. Unfortunately they want an original BC and I doubt this letter counts as one. From what I read on the NVC site she can your alternative documents such as an affidavit from her mother. This I cut and pasted from the NVC site.

"Unobtainable birth certificates

If your birth record is not obtainable for any reason, a certified statement must be obtained from the appropriate government authority explaining why your birth record is unavailable. You must also submit secondary evidence such as:

A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

An adoption decree for an adopted child

An affidavit from a close relative, preferably your mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parents names, and your mother’s maiden name.

Note: An affidavit executed before an official authorized to take oaths or affirmations must also be provided. More specific information is available from the NVC."

Now I know you can get the documents from the Amphur where her birth was registered at but what exactly do they want from there? If her mother makes and affidavit does it have to be given by an official or do you need 2 letters, one from the mother and another from the official? It would be so much simpler if I were to have someone that has gone through this explain it to me. When I try to tell my wife she has no idea what we need and the people at the Amphur do not seem to know as well.

Anyway I hope someone can help, thank you in advance!

Edited February 21, 2013 by Tegeras

[Karee 4,190]

Hello everyone!

My wife and I are getting our documents in order in preparation for the day when our NOA2 finally arrives. We seem to have everything in order with one exception, she does not have nor can he get a copy of her birth certificate. She has been to the Amphur where she was born and managed to get a letter from them stating they are unable to locate it. Unfortunately they want an original BC and I doubt this letter counts as one. From what I read on the NVC site she can your alternative documents such as an affidavit from her mother. This I cut and pasted from the NVC site.

"Unobtainable birth certificates

If your birth record is not obtainable for any reason, a certified statement must be obtained from the appropriate government authority explaining why your birth record is unavailable. You must also submit secondary evidence such as:

A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

An adoption decree for an adopted child

An affidavit from a close relative, preferably your mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parents names, and your mother's maiden name.

Note: An affidavit executed before an official authorized to take oaths or affirmations must also be provided. More specific information is available from the NVC."

Now I know you can get the documents from the Amphur where her birth was registered at but what exactly do they want from there? If her mother makes and affidavit does it have to be given by an official or do you need 2 letters, one from the mother and another from the official? It would be so much simpler if I were to have someone that has gone through this explain it to me. When I try to tell my wife she has no idea what we need and the people at the Amphur do not seem to know as well.

Anyway I hope someone can help, thank you in advance!

I went through this exact thing. The letter from the Amphur will be fine. Make sure it is an original with the government seal and all that, and then get it translated into English. I have the document in Thai. PM me.