If you do not have an official marriage certificate issued by the Islamic Religious Office in Malaysia, you must register your marriage to avoid legal implications.
Types of marriage registration applications:
- Voluntary registration
- Marriage before the Law came into force
- Marriage of a convert
- Individuals who acquired citizen status
- Domestic marriageMarriage with or without permission
- Overseas marriage
Marriage with or without permission
Why do you need to register your marriage in Malaysia?
- Legally recognizing marriage
Marriage registration makes the marriage officially recognized by sharia law in Malaysia.
Without registration, couples are considered to be living together illegally, even if an Islamic solemnisation has been performed.
- Have an official marriage document
Obtaining a marriage certificate as an official marriage document can be used for purposes such as:
- House application
- Zakat facilities, hospital, property division, adopting children
- Children's school registration matters
- Protecting the rights of husbands, wives and children
Marriage registration facilitates:
- Maintenance claim (nafkah)
- Marital property division
- Appointment of legal guardian for child
- Registration of birth of child with legal status
- Avoiding legal action
Getting married without registering or without permission is an offence under the State Islamic Family Law Enactment.
- Allowing legal divorce, polygamy and reconciliation
Only registered marriages can access official procedures such as:
- Divorce through Syariah Court
- Registration for consultation after divorce
- Application for polygamy
- Orders for maintenance and hadhanah (child custody)