What Is It

The Muslim Divorce Registration is the legal process of registering the dissolution of a Muslim marriage (Talaq, Fasakh, Khuluk, or Taaliq) with the State Islamic Religious Department (JAIN). It can only be done after obtaining a formal judgment and decree from the Syariah Court.

Who Is Eligible

  • Muslim individuals who have legally dissolved their marriage through a final order issued by a Malaysian Syariah Court.

    • Required Documents

  • Court Order: Original and copies of the Syariah Court Divorce Decree/Order (Perintah Perceraian/Pecahan).
  • Marriage Certificate: Original Malaysian Muslim Marriage Certificate (Surat Perakuan Nikah) to be surrendered.
  • MyKad: Copy of the applicant's identity card.
  • Form JPN.KC07 / State Form: Complete divorce registration form.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Court Decree: Obtain the absolute divorce decree and court order from the Syariah Court registrar. 2. Visit PAID: Present the court order and MyKad at the Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah (PAID) where the marriage was registered or where you reside. 3. Surrender Certificate: Surrender the original marriage certificate to the registrar. 4. Registry Update: The registrar updates the state marriage and divorce registry database. 5. Divorce Certificate: Pay the fee and obtain the official Divorce Certificate (Surat Perakuan Cerai).

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost: Registration fee is RM50 to RM100 depending on the state.
  • Processing Time: The Divorce Certificate is typically issued within 7 to 14 working days after submission to the religious department.

    • Where to Apply

  • Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah (PAID): At the Marriage, Divorce, and Ruju' division of the respective state religious department.

    • Important Notes

  • Divorce registration is compulsory under the law. Failure to register within the stipulated time (usually 30 days from court order) may result in penalties.
  • The iddah period (waiting period for women) begins from the date the divorce is pronounced in court, not from the date the certificate is issued.