Where and How to register and legalise your marriage in Malaysia
1) Submission of application form
During the submission of form, both the bridegroom to-be and the bride-to-be must present in person (witnesses need not come) and bring along the following documents:
-- Original and photocopy (A4 size not to be cut) identity cards.
-- Original and photocopy (A4 size not to be cut) birth certificates.
-- Three passport-size coloured photographs each.
-- A photocopy (A4 size, not to be cut) of the respective identity cards of two witnesses who must be Malaysia Citizen above 21 years old.
-- Foreigners are required to bring your passports.
-- If the bridegroom to-be or bride-to-be is less than 21 years old, his or her father must be one of the witness.
-- If his or her father already passed away, his or her mother can become a witness. But his or her father's original death certificate must be produced.
-- During submission of application, the couple could choose the date of registration of marriage themselves, but it must not be more than 2 months from the date of submission.
-- If it is not under the above circumstances, please consult the Registrar beforehand.
2) Day of Registration of Marriage
Both the couple and the two witnesses must be present and bring along the following:
-- The couple's original identity cards.
-- The couple's original birth certificates.
-- The couple's original birth certificates.
-- Two witnesses original identity cards.
-- Foreigners must bring along their original passports.
-- Other documents: Father's death certificate or divorce certificate or spouse's death certificate must be the original copy.