# Legal Signature Attestation (Notary Public)

What Is It

A Notary Public (Notari Awam) is a legal officer appointed by the Attorney General of Malaysia under the Notaries Public Act 1959. Their primary role is to attest signatures, verify legal documents, and validate certificates that are destined for use in foreign countries outside Malaysia.

Who Is Eligible

  • Any individual or corporate representative requiring legalization of domestic documents (academic degrees, birth certificates, powers of attorney, or property deeds) for submission to foreign governments, universities, or overseas banks.

    • Required Documents

  • Original MyKad or Passport.
  • The original documents to be notarized.
  • Draft copy of the document needing signature attestation.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Find Notary: Locate a licensed Notary Public office (usually operating within senior legal firms). 2. Present ID: Present your passport and documents to the Notary. 3. Execute Signature: Sign the document in the Notary's physical presence. 4. Notary Stamp: The Notary Public seals the document with their official red seal, signs, and attaches the Notary Certificate (Sijil Notari). 5. Ministry Legalization (Consular): Take the notarized document to the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya to obtain the ministerial legalization stamp. 6. Embassy Endorsement: Finally, bring the document to the target foreign country's Embassy in Kuala Lumpur for final visa/legalization stamping.

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost:
    • - Notary fee for attesting signature: Around RM50.00 to RM100.00 per document. - Consular legalization stamp at Wisma Putra: RM20.00 per document.
  • Processing Time: Notary stamping takes 15 minutes. Wisma Putra legalization takes 1 to 2 hours.

    • Where to Apply

  • Respective licensed Notary Public offices.
  • Consular Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), Putrajaya.

    • Important Notes

  • Commissioners for Oaths can only certify documents for use within Malaysia. If a document is to be sent overseas, it must be signed before a Notary Public; otherwise, foreign authorities will reject the validation.