How to Apply to Change Name in the Birth Certificate for Child Under 1 Year in Peninsular?

Learn how to apply to change name in the birth certificate for child under 1 year in Peninsular Malaysia. Application for change of name of a child that is already registered must be made within one (1) year of the date of birth of the child.

Application Conditions

Application can be done by:

  1. Parent
  2. Legal guardian

Application Procedure

The applicant is required to go to any National Registration Department counter in Peninsular Malaysia with the required documents.

Required Documents

How to Apply to Change Name in the Birth Certificate for Child Under 1 Year in PeninsularCHILD’S DOCUMENTS (ORIGINALS AND COPIES):

  1. Form JPN.LM21 that is completed;
  2. Statutory declaration forms JPN.LM22 and JPN LM07;
  3. Family information forms BMK81;
  4. MyKid form;
  5. Birth Certificate (original and copy);
  6. Letter of guardianship from the Department of Social Welfare (if application is submitted by the child’s guardian) (original and copy);
  7. Passport or insurance documentation or bank book if the child has a passport or insurance or bank account (original and copy)

PARENTS’ DOCUMENTS (ORIGINALS AND COPIES):

  1. Identity card or identification document (original and copy);
  2. Authorisation letter from the parents for the guardian to submit the application

Payment

Registration fee: RM2.00
Approval fee: RM5.00
Birth Certificate extract fee: RM5.00

Where to apply to Change Name in the Birth Certificate for Child Under 1 Year in Peninsular?

Check the link below for NRD (JPN) branch details and contact details.

National Registration Department Branches
http://www.jpn.gov.my/en/nrd-branches/