Buku Nikah: the couple's marriage record book

Buku nikah is the small booklet given to a couple after their marriage contract, containing details such as names, the contract date, and the registration number. It works as the couple’s personal reference, unlike the official sijil nikah filed with the religious department.

In a divorce application, the buku nikah is often brought along for a quick check of marriage details at the court counter, though a copy of the official sijil nikah is still required as an attachment.

If the buku nikah is lost, this usually does not stop a divorce application, since the official record still sits with the religious department.

To understand the documents required for a divorce case, read the divorce process, or see sijil nikah as its official counterpart.