Registration of Marriage

Under (Marriage and Divorce Act 1976 of Malaysia)

Marriage can be registered at the Malaysian Mission if at least one of the couple is a Malaysian citizen.

Non-Muslim citizens who contract marriage outside Malaysia MUST register the marriage with this office within the period of six (6) months from the date of marriage. This is a legal requirement and for the marriage to be legally recognised in Malaysia.

In order to register, both husband ad wife must come to this office together with the original and 2 sets of photocopies of the following :-

- Passport of the couple (page no. 1, 2 and 3)
- Malaysian Identification Card (photocopy both side)
- British Marriage Certificate (and Divorce Certificate, where applicable)
- Two (2) passport size photographs (studio taken) each
- A self-address envelope (A4 size) with £1.50 stamps for the registered postage
- Registration fee of £4.00 for registration made within (6) months from the date of marriage
- Penalty charge will be imposed for late registration

Registration will be processed by the Mission and two (2)  copies of the Malaysian Marriage Certificate (original and a photostat copy) will be issued to the couple.