How To Change Your Address, Name, Religion, And Other Details On Your MyKad

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If you've moved out from your parents' home and are staying in a rented place or your own unit, you are actually required by law to update the address on your MyKad or national identity card (IC).

Besides your address, there may be other details you want to amend on your MyKad or IC — you might need to correct a misspelt name, adopt your husband’s surname legally, or update your religion on your IC.

There's also the possibility that you've noticed inaccurate details on your MyKad, and you would like to correct it. Whatever the case, we've gotchu covered!

Updating your MyKad or IC address is quite simple. Head over to any National Registration Department (JPN) branch with your current MyKad and proof of address, such as an electricity bill, water bill, sale and purchase agreement, tenancy agreement, or other supporting documents.

STEP 1: Take a number and obtain a Borang Pertukaran Alamat (Change of Address Form) at any JPN counter

STEP 2: When your number is called, proceed to counter with your completed form and supporting documents

STEP 3: Provide your address to the JPN officer. It must be a permanent residential address in Malaysia — addresses of the workplace, office, organisation, or post office (PO) box addresses are not allowed.

Do note that applicants under 18 years old are must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Changing of address requiring the issuance of a new MyKad or IC costs RM10 for citizens and RM40 for non-citizens. You can also opt to change only the address in your MyKad or IC's chip for RM2.

Depending on the reason for changing your name, there may be a different checklist of documents you need to prepare.

STEP 1: Visit the Commissioner for Oaths to sign a statutory declaration and get it stamped

A statutory declaration is a legal document stating that the information within is true. If the applicant is under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must complete this step.

STEP 2: Take a number at a JPN counter and obtain a JPN.KP16 form

This form is used for changes made to your MyKad or IC.

STEP 3: When your number is called, proceed to the counter with your completed form and supporting documents

Besides the statutory declaration and your current MyKad, you may need these documents:

- Marriage certificate: If you want to take your foreign husband’s name

- Baptism certificate or certification that the applicant is a follower of Buddhism, Hinduism, or Sikhism: If you’re applying for a religion change affecting your name

Do note that you can only change your name at a JPN branch, which means you will not be able to do so if you’re out of the country.

The processing fee for amendment of particulars is RM10, and if the application is successful, the issuance of a new MyKad or IC costs another RM10 for citizens and RM40 for non-citizens.

STEP 1: Go to a Commissioner for Oaths to sign a statutory declaration and get it stamped

STEP 2: Take a number at a JPN counter and obtain a JPN.KP16 form

STEP 3: When your number is called, proceed to counter with your completed form and supporting documents

For non-Muslims

If you are converting or if your religion was inaccurately recorded, fill out Borang A (Appendix A) to change your religion on your MyKad without a name change.

If a change of name is required, you'll need to bring along a baptism certificate or certification that the applicant is a follower of Buddhism, Hinduism, or Sikhism.

For those converting to Islam

You'll need to bring a card certifying your conversion from the Islamic Religious Department (JAKIM) or State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN).

The processing fee for amendment of particulars is RM10, and if the application is successful, the issue of a new MyKad or IC will cost another RM10 for citizens and RM40 for non-citizens.

- Race
- Citizenship status
- Fingerprint minutiae (for fingerprint verification)

Additionally, what you may not know is that your MyKad or IC can be used as a digital certificate, or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which can be used for electronic transactions. You may contact MSC Trustgate or DigiCert to enable MyKad to function as a digital certificate.

Your MyKad can also be used to store basic health information like your blood type, allergies, organ implants, chronic diseases, and information of your beneficiary.

Lastly, your MyKad also acts as a Touch 'n Go card, allowing you to pay for tolls or public transport with ease.

Find your nearest JPN branch here.

This article was last updated on 4 July 2024. If you notice any discrepancies or outdated information, please let us know.