Identity Card Registration for 15-Year-Olds

The Identity Card (IC) is a compulsory document for Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs). You can use the e-Service to register for one. In addition, you must complete a mandatory biometrics enrolment at school or ICA Services Centre.

You are legally required to register for your first IC if you are an SC or PR upon reaching 15 years old, and before your 16th birthday.

For SCs, you must provide digital images of the following documents:

• Your recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last 3 months (please see Photo Guidelines).
• Baptism or religious certificate containing the applicant's NRIC number or date of birth (if you want to include a religious name)
• Deed poll for a change of name, with consent from both parents (or legal guardian(s), if applicable)
  • If only one parent/legal guardian consents, he/she must submit an Order of Court empowering him/her to unilaterally change the minor's particulars in the online application, where possible. Alternatively, submit a copy of the Order of Court and the completed declaration form(PDF, 134KB) via the enquiry form after submitting the application.

• Your recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last 3 months (please see Photo Guidelines).
• The page(s) of your current passport containing your personal particulars (bearing your new name if applicable).

PRs with a change of name must first update the name on their current passport and provide a copy of the passport bearing their new name as a supporting document to change the name on their IC.

For SCs and PRs Attending Government/Government-aided Schools:

• You will receive the notification to register for your IC 2 weeks before your biometrics enrolment in school.
• You are required to register your IC online before the appointment date as stated in the notification.
• Bring along your Student Identification Card (Ez-Link Card) for identity verification.

For Registrants not Attending Government/Government-aided Schools:

• You will receive a notification from ICA on your 15th birthday to register for an IC.
• Upon the completion of your online registration, you will be prompted to make an appointment with ICA for your biometrics enrolment at ICA Services Centre:
  
  ICA Services Centre
  2 Crawford Street, Level 2
  Singapore 207218
  
  Operating hours are from 8.00am to 4.30pm on Mondays to Fridays. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

• Bring along your Student Identification Card (Ez-Link Card) for identity verification.

You will need to pay the following fees:

• S$10 for SCs
• S$50 for PRs

For Registrations at Schools

Your IC will be processed and ready 1 month after your biometrics enrolment.

For Registrations at ICA Services Centre

Your IC will be processed and ready the next working day after you complete your biometrics enrolment.

Log in with your Singpass to check on the application status. To access this function, you will need:

• IC number
• Date of issue
• Date of birth

For Registrations at Schools 

• If you submitted your online application before your school's biometrics enrolment day, arrangements will be made for you to collect your IC at your school once it is ready.
•  If you missed the biometrics enrolment at your school, you must submit your online application and enrol your biometrics at the ICA Services Centre instead.

For Registrations at the ICA Services Centre

You can make an appointment to collect your IC at a designated post office. Visit SingPost website to view the list of participating post offices.