Documents Required for Property Transfer in Chiang Mai — Complete Checklist

Documents Required for Property Transfer in Chiang Mai — Complete Checklist

Transfer day at the Chiang Mai Land Department is the most important moment in the property buying process. Incomplete documents can delay or cancel the transfer. This article provides a complete checklist for both buyers and sellers.

Documents Required on Transfer Day — Seller (Individual)

Personal documents
- Original national ID card (must not be expired)
- Original house registration
- Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, or spouse death certificate (if applicable)
- Spouse consent letter (if property is marital property)

Property documents
- Original title deed (Chanote — owner's copy)
- Sale and purchase agreement

Legal documents (if applicable)
- Power of attorney (if not attending in person, with stamp duty paid)
- ID card of the authorized representative

Documents Required on Transfer Day — Buyer (Individual)

Personal documents
- Original national ID card (must not be expired)
- Original house registration
- Marriage certificate (if applicable — to add spouse to title)

Financial documents
- Cashier's cheque made payable to "Land Department"
- Proof of advance payment transfer (if applicable)

Documents Required — With a Bank Loan

Additional documents for buyers using a mortgage
- Bank loan approval letter
- A bank officer will attend the transfer on the day
- The bank prepares all mortgage registration documents

Documents Required — Company (Juristic Person)

Additional documents for company buyers or sellers
- Company certificate dated within the past 1 month
- List of shareholders
- Company power of attorney
- Company seal

Documents Required — Foreign Buyer (Condo Freehold)

- Original passport with valid visa
- Foreign ownership eligibility documentation
- Foreign Exchange Transaction Form (FET Form) — proof of funds transferred from abroad
- Thai bank account details

Pre-Transfer Checklist

1 week before transfer day
- Confirm transfer date with all parties
- Prepare cashier's cheque or cash
- Gather all required documents
- Schedule bank officer attendance (if using a loan)

1 day before transfer day
- Double-check all documents are complete
- Confirm appointment time at Land Department
- Prepare transfer day payment

On transfer day
- Arrive at the Land Department at least 30 minutes early
- Verify documents with Land Department officer
- Sign all documents and receive the new title deed

Common Mistakes on Transfer Day

- Expired national ID card — must be renewed before transfer day
- Forgetting to bring the original title deed
- Cashier's cheque made payable to the wrong name — must be payable to "Land Department"
- Spouse not present to sign — prepare consent letter in advance
- Incomplete FET Form for foreign buyers

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