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FAQ - Minors (Name Change)

Changing Name for Minori (under 21 years)

Can a Minor (under 21 years of age) execute a deed poll to change his/her name by himself/herself?

No. For minors below 21 years of age, the Deed Poll must be executed by a parent. With effect from 1 June 2007, the consent of the other parent also has to be sought for the change of name.

Why is there a need to obtain the consent of parents for change of name of a minor, in addition to producing a Deed Poll?

Based on ICA's policy, the child’s name is an important symbol of his identity and his relationship with his parents. Hence, the consent of both parents must be sought before the child’s name can be changed.

If my child (minor, more than 1 year old) has no Identity Card yet, how can I use the Deed Poll to reflect his/her new name?

Amendment to the name on the child's Birth Certificate (BC) will not be allowed after 1 year from date of birth.

Should parents wish to change the child's name, they may obtain a Deed Poll to effect the change. The Deed Poll should be produced together with the BC for official transactions (eg. school registration, application for passport etc) for the new name to be reflected. The Deed Poll should also be produced during the child's IC registration for the new name to be reflected on the NRIC.

What are ICA's requirements for changing the name of my Minor Child via Deed Poll?

From 1 June 2007, to effect a change of name of a minor, Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requires one parent to complete a form to declare that the minor’s other parent has also consented to the name change, in addition to producing the Deed Poll. If the other parent is uncontactable, the parent who has executed the Deed Poll must state this information on the Declaration Form accordingly.