Civil records registration means registering births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the United States with the Malaysia authorities. Essential for citizens of Malaysia living abroad whose family events happen in the U.S.
Malaysia consulates processing civil records
What can be registered?
- Birth registration: children of Malaysia parents born in the U.S. can be registered as Malaysia nationals
- Marriage registration: marriages of Malaysia citizens (or mixed marriages) celebrated in the U.S.
- Death registration: death of Malaysia nationals in the U.S.
- Divorce registration: U.S. divorce decrees for those married in Malaysia
Required documents
- Original U.S. vital record (birth/marriage/death certificate)
- Apostille from the Secretary of State of the issuing state
- Certified translation to the official language of Malaysia
- Passport and ID of the Malaysia citizens involved
- Application form completed
How to register
Most Malaysia consulates require an appointment to file civil records. The consulate then forwards the registration to the Malaysia civil registry office.
Some consulates accept mail-in applications for civil records. Check the official site of your consulate.
Costs and processing times
Registration fees: typically free or $10-$50 per record. Processing time at the consulate: 2-4 weeks; final registration in Malaysia can take additional months.