Correcting Error in Birth Certificate

CORRECTING ERROR IN BIRTH CERTIFICATE

i. APPLICATION TO CORRECT CLERICAL ERROR

Application to correct minor error made which only involves spelling error which if corrected does not alter the fact in the Birth Certificate. 

Section 25(2), Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 Applicants need to complete Forms X and JPN.LM21 and attach the supporting documents. The informant must be the mother/father of the child. Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification documents of parents (if non-citizen)
2.      Personal identification 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

·         RM 2.00 – Processing fee
·         RM 5.00 -  Approval
·         RM 5.00 -  New extract of birth certificate

ii. APPLICATION TO CORRECT ERROR OF FACT

Application to correct error of fact where the information other than the name of the child provided by the informant during registration of the birth is incorrect or not available. The applicant needs to submit supporting documents to prove the error of fact.

Section 25(3), Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Form X, Statutory Declaration SA/81 (if required) and Form JPN.LM21 and attach the supporting documents.  Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification documents of parents (if non-citizen)
2.      Personal identification 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

·         RM 2.00 – Processing fee
·         RM 5.00 -  Approval
·         RM 5.00 -  New extract of birth certificate