Birth : Sarawak

 

NORMAL REGISTRATION

Normal birth registration application means the registration of every birth occurring in Malaysia within 14 days from the date of birth of the child and the informant must be the mother/father/relative/person who knew of the birth. Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Forms I and X (Extract) and attach the supporting documents.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification document or valid travel document (if mother/father/informant is not a citizen))
2.     Expectant mother examination document
3.     Confirmation of birth or stillbirth
4.     Marriage document of parents (for first child only) – if married

FEES

No fee is imposed.

 

LATE REGISTRATION

Late birth registration application means the registration of every birth occurring in Malaysia after 42 days from the date of birth of the child.
 
[Section 24(1), Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)]
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
 
Late birth registration application can be made at any NRD Office throughout Peninsular Malaysia by submitting the completed Form I and attaching the supporting documents. If the parents have passed away, any person aged at least 10 years or older than the applicant who knew of the birth. However, the application will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar. Each application made will be accepted after the result of the search is obtained by using Form X (Extract).
 
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
 
1.      Personal Identification document or valid travel document (if mother/father/informant is not a citizen)
2.      Expectant mother examination card/book (if any)
3.      Birth or stillbirth confirmation form (if any)
4.      Marriage Document (if any)
5.      Late Registration Application Statutory Declaration SA81
6.      Family Information Form – BMK81
7.      List of Photographs of Father, Mother and Siblings – BMK81A
8.      Extract of Birth Certificate Form XII

FEES
Processing fee: RM10.00

 

DELAYED REGISTRATION

Delayed birth registration application means registration that is made within 15 to 42 days from the date of birth of the child and the birth happens in Malaysia. Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

[Section 18, Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)]

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Forms I and X (Extract) and attach the supporting documents.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification document or valid travel document (if mother/father/informant is not a citizen))
2.     Expectant mother examination document
3.     Confirmation of birth or stillbirth
4.     Marriage document of parents (for first child only) – if married
                                                                                                

FEES

Application fee: RM 5.00

 

REGISTRATION OF STILLBIRTH

i.  NORMAL REGISTRATION OF STILLBIRTH

Normal stillbirth registration application means the registration of every birth occurring in Malaysia within 14 days from the date of birth of the child and the informant must be the mother/father/relative/person who knew of the birth. Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

Sections 14(a) and (b), Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Forms I and X (Extract) and attach the supporting documents.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification document or valid travel document (if mother/father/informant is not a citizen))
2.     Expectant mother examination document
3.     Confirmation of birth or stillbirth
4.     Marriage document of parents (for first child only) – if married

FEES

No fee is imposed.

ii.  DELAYED REGISTRATION OF STILLBIRTH

Delayed stillbirth registration application means registration that is made within 15 to 42 days from the date of birth of the child and the informant must be the mother/father/relative/person who knew of the birth.

Section 18, Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Forms I and X (Extract) and attach the supporting documents.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1.     Personal identification document or valid travel document (if mother/father/informant is not a citizen))
2.     Expectant mother examination document
3.     Confirmation of birth or stillbirth
4.     Marriage document of parents (for first child only) – if married

FEES

Application fee: RM 5.00

 

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.

 

EXTRACT OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Application to obtain copy of birth register by qualified applicant on payment of the prescribed fees. Applications can be made at any NRD Office. Applications may be made in Peninsular Malaysia and will be forwarded to Sarawak for the approval of the Regional Registrar.

Section 26, Births & Deaths Registration Ordinance 1951 (Sarawak Cap.10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants need to complete Form XI and attach the supporting documents. The informant must be the mother/father of the child. The application made must be an application for registry owner who has not been issued a birth certificate/ application for replacement of birth certificate that is missing/destroyed. 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

·         Free – First extract
·         Cash RM 5.00 – Second and subsequent extract

 

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