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Official documents and legal procedures by country

Malaysia

Here are the all the details we have for Malaysia:

Consular Section of the Malaysian High Commission

45 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8QT
Tel: (020) 7919 0236
Email: mwlondon@btinternet.com
Open Mon-Fri: 0915-1215

Source: Foreign Embassies in the UK at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office web site.

Wedding Information (including the holiday resorts of Penang.)

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To get married in this country you will need to bring your original documents and photocopies thereof. English is not an official language of this country, so you will probably need a translation of the following documents to get married:

+	Birth Certificate
	Full birth certificate of both bride and groom required.
+	Decree Absolute
	If divorced, provide with a court stamp. An additional copy is usually required.
+	Proof of Change of Name
	Proof that has been stamped and signed by a solicitor is required if either party has changed their name by deed poll or statutory declaration. This also applies if a previously married woman has reverted to using her maiden name.
+	Adoption Certificate
	If either party was adopted, adoption certificate is required.

Other details required for legal statements include:

+	Full Names
	Bride and groom's full names.
+	Addresses
	Bride and groom's full addresses.
+	Occupations
	Bride and groom's occupations.
+	Religions
	Bride and groom's religions.

Other:

+	Residency
	Minimum residency period, excluding day of arrival, in working days. 7 days.
+	Passport
	Valid 10-year passport of both bride and groom required.
+	Parental Consent
	Notarised Statutory Declaration or Affidavit. Required if under 18, unless otherwise stated. Parental consent is required if a party is under 21 years of age. Father must give consent in person or in writing.

Other notes:

+	4 passport size photographs of each party

Marriages abroad are recognised by UK law only if they were were conducted in accordance with the local law of the country - although it cannot be registered at a UK register office. If there is any doubt about the legality, contact the Home Office before making any arrangements.

Seek advice from your GP in case you require any vaccinations or medical advice at least 3 months before departure date.

Hague Convention

Malaysia is a member of the Hague Convention, so any official documents legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London should be valid.

Source: Member States of the Hague Convention at the Hague Conference on Private International Law web site.

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