How do I authenticate a Thai marriage certificate at the Malaysian Consulate in Songkhla?

The marriage certificate from the Provincial Islamic Committee is usually verified at the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla (or the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok) before being brought home; current requirements should be verified directly with the consulate. Only marriages solemnised by an accredited officiant under the relevant provincial Islamic Council are accepted for registration. Certificates from unaccredited "express marriage" agents may be rejected, or even be forgeries. Foreigners, including Malaysians, usually receive only a religious certificate from the Provincial Islamic Committee and do not register at the Thai district office. After verification, have a certified translation made if requested, then register at the state Islamic religious affairs office within six months (Act 303 s.31). See Thailand.