What Is It

Changing name or details on Malaysian official documents involves updating your information on your MyKad and other relevant documents. This can be due to various reasons such as marriage, divorce, or personal preference.

Who Is Eligible

All Malaysian citizens are eligible to change their name or details on official documents.

Required Documents

For changing name on MyKad:
  • Application form: obtained from JPN office or downloaded from JPN website
  • Original MyKad
  • Birth certificate
  • Court order: if changing name due to court decision
  • Marriage certificate: if changing name due to marriage
  • Divorce certificate: if changing name due to divorce
    • For changing address on MyKad:
  • Application form: obtained from JPN office or downloaded from JPN website
  • Original MyKad
  • Utility bill or tenancy agreement: as proof of new address
    • For changing religion status:
  • Application form: obtained from JPN office or downloaded from JPN website
  • Original MyKad
  • Certificate of conversion: if converting to Islam
  • Letter from relevant religious authority: if converting from Islam

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Changing Name on MyKad: Submit application and required documents to JPN office. Wait for processing and collection of new MyKad. 2. Changing Name on Passport: After changing name on MyKad, apply for passport renewal at Immigration Department of Malaysia with new MyKad and required documents. 3. Changing Address on MyKad: Submit application and required documents to JPN office. Wait for processing and collection of new MyKad. 4. Changing Religion Status: Submit application and required documents to JPN office. Wait for processing and collection of new MyKad.

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Changing name on MyKad: RM10-RM30 (depending on reason for change), 1-3 working days
  • Changing address on MyKad: free, 1 working day
  • Changing religion status: free, 1-3 working days
  • Passport renewal: RM200-RM300 (depending on type of passport), 1-3 working days

    • Where to Apply

    JPN office (for MyKad changes) or Immigration Department of Malaysia (for passport renewal)

    Important Notes

  • Changing name on MyKad requires a court order if due to court decision.
  • Changing religion status requires certificate of conversion or letter from relevant religious authority.