A Malaysian document for use in India is notarised by a Malaysian notary public, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Wisma Putra and attested by the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur. Public documents such as death and marriage certificates may skip the notary step. Indian passport holders can instead sign directly before the High Commission. Indian documents for Malaysia are attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi.
- Document route
- Malaysian notary public, then Wisma Putra authentication and attestation by the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
- Time difference
- Malaysia is 2h30 ahead of IST all year
- Treaty
- Hague Apostille Convention 1961
- Indian authority
- Ministry of External Affairs
Apostille & Attestation from Malaysia: how it works
We start by confirming exactly what the Indian office or court needs: an original signature, a certified copy, a translation or a specific format. We then draft the document, mark where photographs and thumb impressions go, and send a checklist for the notary. You sign before the notary, take the document to Wisma Putra for authentication and then to the High Commission of India, either directly or through its service centre. We review scans at each stage before you move on.
In India, the attested document must be stamped within three months of arrival and, for property powers of attorney, may need authentication or registration under the Registration Act. For documents going the other way, such as Indian certificates needed in Malaysia, we arrange state attestation, Ministry of External Affairs attestation and attestation at the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi. We track the document through each office and tell you the expected timeline.
What clients in Malaysia should know
- Documents in Malay must be translated into English, and the translation itself may need notarisation and attestation along with the original.
- The High Commission of India attests the Wisma Putra seal, not the content of the document, so the Indian office may still examine its substance.
- If Malaysia joins the Apostille Convention in future, the process will become simpler; we check the current status before each matter.
Step by step from Malaysia
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Malaysia, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Malaysia
Malaysian notary public, then Wisma Putra authentication and attestation by the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Malaysia where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Malaysia. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Apostille & Attestation, or see all services for clients in Malaysia and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Malaysia
Can I skip Wisma Putra and go straight to the High Commission?
Not for a document notarised in Malaysia; the High Commission attests the Wisma Putra seal. Indian passport holders can, however, sign directly before the High Commission's consular officer.
How long does the attestation chain take?
Usually one to two weeks for all steps, depending on queues and holidays. We plan deadlines accordingly.
Does an attested document expire?
Attestation itself does not expire, but Indian offices may want recent documents for some purposes, especially powers of attorney.