Altering Name of Child

ALTERING NAME OF CHILD UNDER 1 YEAR OLD

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. The informant must be the mother/father or guardian (if the parents have passed away). Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

Section 13, Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Forms VI and X 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 on submission of application.
·         RM 5.00 for alteration of name in the register.
·         RM 5.00 for print-out of extract of Birth Certificate.