Birth/Marriage Registration
BIRTH REGISTRATION
A. Father is a Malaysian Citizen
| NO | REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
| 1 | Two (2) recent passport size photographs of the child (white background; 3.5 cm x 5cm) |
| 2 | Child’s birth certificate (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 3 | Both parents’ passport (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 4 | Both parents’ identity card (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 5 | Both parents’ birth certificate (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 6 | Both parents’ marriage certificate issued by the Malaysian Government (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 7 | Applicants have to fill in “Borang D” (The form is provided by the Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong) |
| 8 | Application Fee: HK$62.00 |
Note:
- Malaysian Father and Child are required to be present at the Consulate for the application purpose.
- For Father of the Child who is a Malaysian Citizen, the registration has to be made within one (1) year from the date of birth. Any late registration will be referred to the National Registration Department of Malaysia for approval. In this case, the Consulate has no authority to issue Borang H. Once the application has been approved by the National Registration Department of Malaysia, the Consulate will notify the applicant. For late registration, four pieces of child's passport sized photos are required.
- Birth Certificate of a foreign Mother with English Language Translation must be endorsed (authenticated) by the Consulate of the relevant country in the Hong Kong SAR. For the Birth Certificate issued by the Hong Kong Government, it must bear the Apostille of the High Court of Hong Kong.
B. Mother is a Malaysian Citizen and Father is a non-Malaysian Citizen
| NO | REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
| 1 | Four (4) recent passport size photographs of the child (blue background; 3.5 cm x 5cm) |
| 2 | Child’s birth certificate (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 3 | Both parents’ passport (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 4 | Both parents’ identity card (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 5 | Both parents’ birth certificate (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 6 | Both parents’ marriage certificate issued by the Malaysian Government (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 7 | Applicants have to fill in “Borang B”, Lampiran A.15(2), and Lampiran A-W (The form is provided by the Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong) |
| 8 | Application Fee: HK$62.00 |
Note:
- Mother, Father, and Child are required to be present at the Consulate for the application purpose. Applications submitted will be forwarded to the National Registration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya. Once the application has been approved by the National Registration Department of Malaysia, the Consulate will notify the applicant.
- Mother is a Malaysian citizen at the time of the Child’s birth.
- The Child was born after the marriage of the parents (Child is legible).
- This application is only for those born on 1 January 2010 and after.
- The registration has to be made within one (1) year from the date of birth. Any late registration will have to made in-person at the National Registration Department of Malaysia -
https://www.jpn.gov.my/my/hubungi-kami/direktori-cawangan - Birth Certificate of a foreign Father with English Language Translation must be endorsed (authenticated) by the Consulate of the relevant country in the Hong Kong SAR. For the Birth Certificate issued by the Hong Kong Government, it must bear the Apostille of the High Court of Hong Kong.
MARRIAGE REGISTRATION (FOR NON-MUSLIM MARRIAGE ONLY)
| Under (Marriage and Divorce Act 1976 of Malaysia) Marriage can be registered at the Malaysian Mission if at least one of the couples is a Malaysian citizen. Non-Muslim citizens who are married in Hong Kong MUST register the marriage with this office within the period of six (6) months from the date of marriage. This is a legal requirement for the marriage to be legally recognized in Malaysia. | |
| NO | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED |
| 1 | Marriage Certificate (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 2 | Passport of husband and wife (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 3 | Identity card of husband and wife (original and 2 photocopies) |
| 4 | Birth certificate of the Foreign Spouse (original and 2 photocopies)
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| 5 | Passport size photographs of husband and wife (2 each; blue background; 3.5 cm x 5cm)
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| 6 | Applicants have to fill in “Borang KC06 and KC07”. (The form is provided by the Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong) |
| 7 | Application Fee: HK$42.00 |
Note:
- Husband and wife are required to be present at the Consulate for the application purpose.
- Those who were married outside Hong Kong and wish to register their marriage with the Consulate General of Malaysia in the Hong Kong SAR, they should get their marriage certificate endorsed (authenticated) by the Consulate of the relevant country in Hong Kong SAR.
- Must register with the Consulate-General of Malaysia within 6 months from the date of marriage. If the period exceeds 6 months, a fine of HK$200 will be charged for the first year (one day late is considered a 1 year penalty). For each subsequent year, the penalty will be HK$ 100.00 a year or part thereof. Penalty will NOT be imposed on those who were married before 1 March 1982.
- For the marriage ceremony of Muslim couples (where one/both of the couple is a Malaysian citizen), it needs to be registered at the religious office in respective states once back in Malaysia. The Consulate will issue a confirmation letter to certify the marriage of the couple based on the marriage certificate issued by either Kowloon Mosque or Wanchai Mosque in Hong Kong.