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Thai law requires children who have reached 7 years old and whose names appear in the household registration to apply for an ID card within 60 days, with the following documents.* Birth certificate or other official documents proving the person is the same as named in the household registration.* If there has been a name change, present proof of the name change; if none, certification by the household head or a trusted person is required.* If the parents are foreigners, present their identification documents.* For first-time applicants aged 16 and older, bring documents from points 1-4 along with the household head and at least two trusted persons.*A trusted person is someone with a fixed residence, stable occupation, and familiar with the applicant; they may be related or not.*First-time ID card applications are free, but if delayed beyond 60 days, a 100 baht fine applies.## What documents are needed to get a new ID card if the card is lost?If the ID card is lost or destroyed, prepare the following documents.* A government-issued document with the applicant's photo.* If no government-issued documents are available, certification by the household head or a trusted person is required.*Replacing a lost or destroyed ID card costs 20 baht; if delayed beyond 60 days from loss, a fine up to 100 baht applies.## ** What documents are needed when changing a name or surname on the ID card? **If a name or surname has been changed, prepare these documents.* Proof of the name or surname change*Changing the name or surname on the ID card costs 20 baht; if delayed beyond 60 days from the change in the household registration, a 100 baht fine applies.## ** What documents are needed when exempted persons (e.g., released prisoners) apply for an ID card? **Persons exempted from holding an ID card, such as released prisoners, should prepare the following.