Altering Name of Child

ALTERING NAME OF CHILD
 
Application to alter the name of a child which has been registered can only be made within 1 year from the date of birth of the child. However, the name of a child that has been registered CANNOT BE ALTERED if the child has attained the age of 1 year or more from the date of submission of application.
 
[Section 15(1), Act 299]
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
 

Applicants need to complete forms JPN.LM21 and JPN.LM07 and attach the supporting documents. Birth registration can be made any NRD Office throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
 
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
 
1.      Personal identification documents of parents (if non-citizen)
2.      Personal identification document of guardian (if non-citizen) proven by Letter of Permission of Guardianship from JKM
3.      Letter of authorization from natural parents who give permission to guardian to make alteration application
4.      Personal identification document of applicant (if non-citizen) who exceeds 21 years old
5.      Other documents proving errors
 
FEES
 
Application fees:
·         RM 2.00 on submission of application.
·         RM 5.00 after application has been processed and approved.
·         RM 5.00 for print-out of extract of Birth Certificate.