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Appointment Scheduling

To schedule an appointment, please send an email to : mwlosangeles@kln.gov.my / lax.consular1@kln.gov.my

Kindly ensure that your email includes the following information:

• Full Name
• Contact Number
• City and State of Residence
• Subject Line: Legalization of Documents (please specify the type of document and the issuing State)

 

Inquiries on Applications

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

• Telephone: (213)892-1238 ext. 111 (press 1)
• Email: mwlosangeles@kln.gov.my / lax.consular1@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)

 

 

Important Information

• Both mail and in-person applications are permitted.
• Purpose: To ensure that any legal document by the U.S. government is recognized as legitimate and valid by the legal authorities in Malaysia
• It is recommended to obtain multiple copies of the certificates to handle simultaneous legal processes in Malaysia or as a safeguard against misplacement.
  
   

 

Guideline for Legalization of Documents

 

1. Notarization: The certificate must first be notarized by a Notary Public using their exact name as it appears on their notary certificate of appointment, along with their stamp or seal. Birth, Death, Marriage, and Non-Marital Status certificates must be certified by a recognized official in the county where the event was recorded or certified by the Registrar of Vital Records.
   
        Types of U.S. official document / Certificate: Birth, Death, Marriage, College Degrees, etc.

 

 

2. Authentication: After notarization, send the documents to the Secretary of State or Office of the Lieutenant to be authenticated with an Apostille.
                              (please click on the issuing state)
   
           Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, 
           Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,
           Washington State and Wyoming
    
3. Consular Legalization: Once authenticated with an Apostille, submit the documents to the Consulate for necessary legalization.
              Address:   Consulate General of Malaysia, Los Angeles
                                Attn: Consular Department
                                777 South Figueroa Street, Suite 600
                                Los Angeles, CA 90017
    
4. Processing Fee: USD5.00 per set of document, payable by Money Order or Cashier’s Check to the Consulate General of Malaysia.
    
5. Return Postage: Enclose one (1) prepaid Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope (USD33.40) from your local U.S. Postal Service for return postage.
    
6. Required documents : Enclose a copy of each set of document for the Consulate General's filing purposes