Birth/Marriage Registration Birth/Marriage Registration

 

Appointment Scheduling

To schedule an appointment, please send an email to : lax.admin@kln.gov.my or mwlosangeles@kln.gov.my or lax.info@kln.gov.my 

 Kindly ensure that your email includes the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Contact Number
  • City and State of Residence
  • Subject Line: Marriage Registration / Child Registration ( Parents Malaysian) / Child registration (Father Malaysian) / Child Citizenship (Mother Malaysian)

 

Inquiries on Applications

For further information or clarification, you may reach us through the following channels:

  • Telephone: (213)892-1238 ext. 110 (press 1)
  • Email: lax.admin@kln.gov.my / mwlosangeles@kln.gov.my / lax.info@kln.gov.my


 

Hours of Operations:

 

Phone Services
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)
Submission by appointments
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)

Walk-in document collection
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)

 

  

 

CHECKLIST FOR MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

 

Important Information

  • Both the Groom and Bride must be present during registration
  • Registration of marriage must be completed within six (6) months after the marriage took place in the United States.
  • A penalty fee applies for late registration:
      - USD 25.00 for the first six (6) months delay
      - USD 13.00 for each subsequent year
  • Standard processing time is approximately 3 business days.
     

Application Form
       - Form (JPN.KC 06) will be povided at the Consulate will be provided and must be completed at the Consulate

Identification Documents - Original and Photocopy
       - U.S. Marriage Certificate
         Note: Foreign Marriage Certificates must be translated and certified by the Consulate/Embassy of the country of issuance


Malaysian Bride and Groom’s – Original and photocopy
      - Passport
      - Malaysia Identification Card (Mykad) – front and back
      - Birth Certificate
      - Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card / Visa

Non-Malaysian Bride / Groom’s – Original and photocopy
      - Passport
      - for non-U.S. citizen spouse: valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card / Visa
      - U.S. Driver License
      - Birth Certificate
         Note: Foreign Birth Certificates must be translated and certified by the Consulate/Embassy of the country of issuance

Photographs - Bride and Groom’s
      - Two (2) recent U.S. passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches)
           - White background and dark-colored shirt


Fees and Postage:
      - Processing Fee: USD 8.00 payable in cash (exact amount only; no change will be provided)     
      - Return postage: One (1) prepaid Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope (USD33.40) available from your local U.S. Postal Service

 

 

 

(2) CHECKLIST FOR BIRTH REGISTRATION (FATHER MALAYSIAN)

 

Important Information

  • Both parents and the child must be present during registration
  • Application for children who are over one (1) year old at the time of submission to the Consulate will be reffered to the National Registration Department (JPN) in Putrajaya, Malaysia for approval and the processsing time is estimated to between 1 to 2 years.


Application Form:

- Form Borang D will be provided at the Consulate; must be completed on-site


Child's Document:

- Child’s Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
- Two (2) recent U.S. passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches)
              - White background and dark-colored shirt

Father's – Original and photocopy – Original and photocopy

- Malaysia marriage certificate

- Passport

- Malaysia Identification Card (Mykad) – front and back

- Birth Certificate

- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card / Visa


Non-Malaysian Bride / Groom’s – Original and photocopy

- Passport

- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card / Visa

- Birth Certificate
   Note: Foreign Birth Certificates must be translated and certified by the Consulate/Embassy of the country of issuance


Fees and Postage:
         - Processing Fee: USD 8.00 payable in cash (exact amount only; no change will be provided)
         - Return postage – One (1) prepaid Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope (USD33.40) available from your local U.S. Postal Service

 

Processing time:

- Standard processing time is approximately 3 business days.

 

 

 

 

 

(3)  CHECKLIST FOR BIRTH REGISTRATION (MOTHER MALAYSIAN)

 

Important Information

  • Both parents and the child must be present during registration.
  • Estimated processing time is 6-8 months from the date of submission to the Consulate General.
  • Application will be forwarded to the National Registration Department (JPN) in Putrajaya, Malaysia for approval. 
  • Consulate General will notify you as soon as we have an update from the Malaysian authorities



Application Forms and attendance:

- Form Borang B will be provided at the Consulate; must be completed on-site


Child's Document:

- Child’s Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
- Two (2) recent U.S. passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches)
    - White background and dark-colored shirt

 

Mother's Document (original and photocopy):

- Malaysian Marriage Certificate
- Malaysian Identity Card (MyKad) – front and back
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Valid U.S. Visa or Permanent Resident Card
 

Father's Document(original and photocopy):

- Passport
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card / Visa
- Birth Certificate
   Note: Foreign Birth Certificates must be translated and certified by the Consulate/Embassy of the country of issuance

Fees and Postage:

- Processing Fee: USD 6.00 payable in cash (exact amount only; no change will be provided
- Return postage: Due to the lengthy process, the return postage arrangements will be coordinated with you upon completion of processing.