Regarding the transfer of ownership in Thailand, legally, at the Land Department, the officers require the last immigration stamp into Thailand of the foreign buyer in order to transfer the title deed.
In case of you cannot come to Thailand, you are able to proceed the ownership transfer remotely with a Power Of Attorney (POA), in order to have a representative transferring the title deed on your behalf (either a friend, Keller Henson team, the developer team or a lawyer).
This Power of Attorney is a special form given only by the Land Department, it must be notarized in your country of residence and the form shall not be older than 30 days from the date of signature. Depending on your country of residence, the POA for remote ownership transfer in Thailand can be required to be notarized at your nearest Thai Embassy/Consulate.
Update covid 19 – Thailand ownership transfer condominium:
The ownership transfer can be proceeded remotely from overseas. It can be done either via video-call conference with the Land Department officer or with a notarized Power of Attorney.
In case of you are in Thailand, you are not required to go physically to the Land Department for the transfer of ownership. After entering Thailand, you are also able to sign a Power of Attorney (POA), in order to have a representative transferring the title deed on your behalf (either a friend, Keller Henson team, the developer team or a lawyer).
Check our blog post – The Guide to Purchase a Property in Thailand. Conditions, Process & Recommendations. 2021.
