Overview
A name change lets you add, remove, or modify any part of your child’s given name, surname, ethnic character, or patronymic name.
Eligibility
Only parents or legal guardians can change a child’s name. You can only apply if your child:
- Was born in Singapore
- Is under 1 year old
- Has not had their name changed on the birth certificate before
Documents Required
You need to provide the following documents for the online application:
- NRIC of both parents (or foreign passport and FIN card for foreigners)
- Letter of consent signed by the other parent (who is named in child’s birth
certificate)
- If there is no consent letter from the other parent, the applying parent must produce a court order stating that the applicant has the full control and rights to change the child’s particulars unilaterally without the other parent’s consent.
- Applicant may also be required to submit other supporting documents (where applicable).
Procedure
Apply to change your child’s name online.
Fees
You must pay a non-refundable S$33 processing fee to change your child’s name and S$18 for the issuance of a new digital birth certificate.
You can pay online using any of the following:
- Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
- American Express (AMEX) credit card
- Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered Bank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore)
- PayNow
Processing Time
ICA processes the application within 3 working days, if all required documents are submitted.
Digital Birth Certificate Issuance
Upon approval, ICA will email you with the updated digital birth certificate. You may save a copy on your mobile device for easy access.