If you need to use UK documents in Malaysia, or Malaysian documents in the UK, notarisation and legalisation are crucial steps to ensure your paperwork is recognised by foreign authorities.
Why Notarisation Is Needed
Notarisation adds an official seal of authenticity to your documents. For Malaysian documents to be valid in the UK—or vice versa—the relevant authority (such as a university, court, or company) will typically require evidence that the documents are genuine and properly signed.
UK notaries are qualified legal professionals who verify identities, witness signatures, and certify documents, providing the assurance foreign institutions expect.
The Notarisation and Legalisation Process
- Verification
Bring your original Malaysian documents and valid ID to a UK notary for verification and witnessing. - Notarisation
The notary confirms authenticity and certifies the documents with an official stamp. - Apostille Certification
Because Malaysia is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, your notarised documents must be apostilled by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). - Embassy Legalisation
Finally, take your apostilled documents to the Malaysian High Commission in London for consular legalisation.
What You’ll Need
- Original Malaysian documents
- Valid photo ID (e.g. passport) and proof of address
- Photocopies for embassy submission
