Guidance

Notarial and documentary services guide for Malaysia

Commonwealth countries have no powers under the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 to undertake notarial acts, administer oaths or take affidavits.

Notarial and documentary services

Overview

The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is unable to carry out notarial services as British consular officers in Commonwealth countries have no powers under the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 to undertake notarial acts, administer oaths or take affidavits which will be effectual in the United Kingdom.

This includes certifying documents, administering oaths or taking affidavits. For these or other notarial acts, you should contact a local notary.

A standard letter is available for download to confirm we do not offer these services in Malaysia; there is no charge for this letter.

The UK doesn’t issue certificates of no impediment (CNI) for marriages in Commonwealth countries. You’ll need to explain this if you’re asked to provide a CNI or a similar document to prove you’re allowed to marry.

An information note is available for download to confirm we do not issue certificates of no impediment (CNI) for marriages in Malaysia; there is no charge for this letter.

Services provided elsewhere

Data protection

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office holds and uses data for purposes notified to the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998. Such personal data may be disclosed to other UK government departments and public authorities.

Disclaimer

This information is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the High commission / consulate by the relevant authorities and may be subject to change at any time with little or no notice. Accordingly the FCDO and the British High Commission / consulate will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information.  For all notarial and legalisation services it is the responsibility of the customer to ascertain the precise requirements of the person requesting the notarial or legalisation service and to satisfy themselves that the service provided by the High Commission /consulate will be accepted.

Published 12 April 2013
Last updated 27 October 2023 + show all updates
  1. The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is unable to carry out notarial services as British consular officers in Commonwealth countries have no powers under the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 to undertake notarial acts, administer oaths or take affidavits which will be effectual in the United Kingdom. A standard letter is available for download to confirm we do not offer these services in Malaysia; there is no charge for this letter.

  2. Updated notarial and documentary services provided by the High Commission.

  3. Notarial and documentary services have resumed at the High Commission.

  4. Updated operational guidance during this Covid-19 pandemic.

  5. We have updated information on Consular procedure and payment methods.

  6. Spelling corrections

  7. Link to online appointment booking system added.

  8. We no longer provide the service of witnessing the signing of pension forms.

  9. First published.