Birth Register
Welcoming the birth of a child is one of the moments that every parent looks forward to. Every child born in Malaysia to a Malaysian citizen parent must be registered to ensure that your child's status and status is recognized. Type of registration: Normal Registration You need to bring the required documents to the nearest NRD. There is no fee for regular birth registration. To facilitate the registration process, you can also pre-register your birth online before going to the NRD counter. This is to avoid late registration of births. This registration process also applies to stillbirths. Type of registration: Late Registration Applicants need to bring the required documents to the nearest NRD. A fee of RM50 is charged for late registration applications. Type of registration: Normal Registration Applicants need to bring the required documents to the nearest JPN. No fee is charged for normal birth registration. To facilitate the registration process, you can also pre-register the birth online before going to the JPN counter. This is to avoid late registration of the birth. This registration process also applies to stillbirths. Type of registration: Delayed Registration Applicants need to bring the required documents to the nearest JPN. A fee of RM5 is charged for late registration applications. Type of registration: Late Registration Applicants who give birth and register the birth more than 42 days late must bring the required documents to the nearest NRD office. A fee of RM10 is charged for late registration applications. Type of registration: Normal Registration Applicants need to bring the required documents to the nearest NRD. There is no fee for regular birth registration. To facilitate the registration process, you can also pre-register your birth online before going to the NRD counter. This is to avoid late registration of births. This registration process also applies to stillbirths. Type of registration: Delayed Registration A fee of RM5 is charged for late registration applications. Applicants must bring the required documents to the nearest JPN. Type of registration: Late Registration A fee of RM10 is charged for late registration applications. Applicants who give birth and register the birth more than 42 days late must bring the required documents to the nearest JPN. Type of Registration: Embassy Applicants who give birth abroad must register the birth at the nearest Malaysian representative office/Malaysian embassy. RM 20.00: Application registration fee RM 10.00: Certificate issuance fee by the Embassy (if approved) RM 30.00: Certificate issuance fee by the Registrar General of Citizens with the approval of the Minister of Home Affairs
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Get to know MyKid MyKid is a smart chip identification card for Malaysian citizens under the age of 12. It contains the child's important information such as name, birth registration number, date of birth and address. Three informations stored in the chip: Birth data (JPN) Health information Education information Advantages of MyKid: Easy to carry – Small and lightweight Digital information storage – Stores children's information for reference by various government agencies Security features – Prevents misuse Simplifies official affairs – Used in affairs at clinics, hospitals, schools, and government agencies How to apply for MyKid Application at the National Registration Department (JPN) Apply to any NRD branch with the following documents: Original Birth Certificate of the baby / Form W / Form H (born abroad) Parent's Identity Card (original & copy) Application fee Free for first application
