Overview
Use the e-Service to apply for a replacement Identity Card (IC) to update your particulars including name, photograph, or race.
Application Process
Documents Required
Select the particulars you want to update below to view the documents you need to upload as digital copies.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
- A recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last 3 months
- Refer to the Photo Guidelines for specific requirements
Permanent Residents to also include a copy of your current passport page(s) showing your personal particulars.
Singapore Citizens
- Marriage certificate required for inclusion of a married name
- Baptism or religious certificate containing your IC number or date of birth required for inclusion of a religious name)
- Deed Poll for change of name
- For minors (under 21 years old)
- Both parents must consent to the name change.
- If only one parent or legal guardian consents, you must submit a Court Order allowing the change. You can upload this in the online application or submit it via the IC Unit’s enquiry form with a completed declaration form.
Permanent Residents
- Marriage certificate for inclusion of a married name
- For change of name, passport page(s) showing your personal particulars
Note: You must first update your name on your foreign passport. You must provide a copy of the passport bearing your new name to support your IC application.
- You can change your race twice: once before you turn 21 years old, and once at or after 21 years old.
- A child’s race can follow either parent’s race or an acceptable hybrid race.
- Once the race change application is approved, you may proceed with the IC registration/re-registration; or replacement IC application.
Aged 21 years old and above (You must submit your own application. You can include your children in the same request.) | For your child below 21 years old (A parent must submit the application. All siblings under 21 years old from the same parents must have the same recorded race.) | |
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Singapore Citizens (Can also choose a double-barrelled race comprising both parents’ races) | Your birth certificate | Your child’s birth certificate |
Permanent Residents |
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You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain.
ICA accepts:
- Translations provided by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document
- Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
- Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country/place that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country/place that issued the document
ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.
Procedure
Log in with Singpass to complete the online application to change your particulars.
For change of race, apply via the relevant FormSG link below first. Once the race change application is approved, you may proceed with the IC registration/re-registration; or replacement of IC application.
Fees
You will need to pay a non-refundable S$60 fee for the replacement of your IC due to change of particulars.
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
There is no fee to update your race. However, if you hold a Singapore IC, you must pay a fee to replace your physical card once the change of race is approved.
Processing Time
ICA will process your application within 7 working days. This may take longer during peak periods. To avoid delays, ensure your documents and photograph meet the requirements.
Application Status
You can check the status at any stage of the application.
Identity Card Collection
We will notify you via SMS and email once your application is approved. Please make an appointment to collect your IC new IC within 3 months of approval. For more information, refer to the IC collection page.
FAQs
You should provide a new photograph taken within the last 3 months as facial verification will be done to verify your identity when you collect your new IC.
You need to collect your IC in person. Please only replace your IC if you are planning to return to Singapore within the next 6 months.
For IC holders under 21 years old both parents/ legal guardians have to consent to the change of name. If only one-party consents, that party must submit an Order of Court to empower him/her to unilaterally change the minor's name. Please complete the declaration form and attach in the change of particulars application.
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