Apply for Single Status Certificte / Verify Marital Status In Malysia By Yourself
This application is designed to verify the marriage status for non-Muslims Malaysian citizens who want to marry in another country. Applications are only accepted through the Nation Registration Department (NRD) headquarters in Putrajaya or via post.
Apply in the person of:
- The first step is to get a an official declaration from the government or swear your oath at the Istana Kehakiman (Palace of Justice).You must make a payment of RM4 in order to avail this services.
- Once you have taken your oath, visit Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) located at the NRD office on 1st floor to request your Single Status Certificate. You will need to take the queue number for the application and then wait for your turn.in the meantime, you can make an application and complete it.
- When you are ready to be called, fill out the form along with all required papers and the required fee of RM5. The officer will review the documentation and your name will be called to allow you to choose the certificate you want to receive. The processing time is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- You can get the certificate certified with the stamp of Wisma Putra (Ministry for Foreign Affair).Go there to Wisma putra which is located just to the right of the entrance . You can request the official at the counter for an identification number. Go straight to their counter to present your certificate. You will need to pay the fee of RM10 to have your certificate certified.
Apply via Post:
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- Applications must be submitted via post to the NRD headquarters in Putrajaya at this address.
- Ketua Pengarah
- Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara
- (Bahagian Perkahwinan dan Perceraian)
- No. 20, Persiaran Perdana
- 2. Presint
- 62551 PUTRAJAYA.
- (Documents posted by post must be addressed to the correct address for correspondence that can be used to contact).
- Applications must be submitted via post to the NRD headquarters in Putrajaya at this address.
Note If you’re not able to submit your application in person, you may request a representative to submit an application on behalf of you. Check out the required documentation section.
Required Documents For Apply for Single Status Certificte / Verify Marital Status
- The form JPN.KC09 must be filled out completely including identification number (ID), the names of spouses, dates and location of wedding.
- MyKad (photocopy from MyKad when applying via post).
- Photographic copy of passport pages with the details of the prospective spouse who is non-citizen.
- Letter of application stating the reason for the request. (ORIGINAL)
- The declaration of a statutory requirement stating the status of marriage for the applicant. If the applicant lives outside the country, the declaration must be submitted to an Malaysian representative in the country. (ORIGINAL)
- The applicant must sign the authority that authorizes the lawyer, father or mother or children or siblings (brother or sibling) to manage the application, in the event that it is applicable. (ORIGINAL)
- Letter of application from the lawyer having the power of attorney in the event that an application is submitted through the lawyer. (ORIGINAL)
Office Locations and Contacts
Ketua PengarahJabatan Pendaftaran Negara
(Bahagian Perkahwinan dan Perceraian)
No. 20, Persiaran Perdana Presint 2
62551 Putrajaya
Hours:
The hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm.
The hours are from 9:00am until 2:00pm on Saturdays.
Sun / PH: Closed
Tel: +603 8000 8000
Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar
Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia
Aras 3, Presint 3 Istana Kehakiman
Federal Territory of Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan
62506 Putrajaya
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sat / Sun / PH: Closed
Tel: +603 8880 3500
Wisma Putra
No 1, Jalan Wisma Putra
Precinct 2 Wilayah Persekutuan
62602 Putrajaya
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sat / Sun / PH: Closed
Tel: +603 8887 4000.
Eligibility
Muslims and non-Muslims Malaysian citizen who want to marry in another country
Fees
- Oath endorsement RM4
- Check Martal status certificate Check RM5
- The certificate’s endorsement RM10
Validity
This document’s validity is for 150 days after the day of issue.
Documents to Utilize
Processing Time
A day or two after the inquiry
Instructions
- The applicant needs to sign an authority to authorize the lawyer, father or mother or children or siblings (brother or sibling) to manage the application, if appropriate. (ORIGINAL)
- Letter of application from the lawyer having authority to act, in the event that an application is submitted through the lawyer. (ORIGINAL)
The Information You Need
- Full name
- Birth date
- Passport number
- Identification card
Documentation is needed
This document will be used to confirm your marriage status. It is required to produced prior to the ceremony of your wedding.
Information that can be useful
In normal circumstances the marriage certificate legal status that is issued by the National Registration Department headquarters in Putrajaya must be confirmed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya, Kuching or Kota Kinabalu prior to being utilized abroad. But, you must get in touch with the closest representative of foreign countries to find out the required documentation for foreign countries.