Malaysia - Obtain Certificate of Identity (Surat Akuan Pengenalan)

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Procedure

1. To obtain a certificate of identity, please make sure you are eligible for applying certificate of identity.
2. The certificate of identity is provided by the Immigration Department Malaysia, contact and other informations are provided below.
3. Following application forms should be completed appropriately : Form I - Im 45
4. Please make sure you have the documents that are listed under the Required Documents section of this page.

Headquarters of the Immigration Department Malaysia

(Ministry of Home Affairs)

Level 1-7 (Podium) No 15

Persiaran Perdana, Precint 2

62550 Putrajaya

Tel: 03-8000 8000 (1MOCC), 603-88801000

Fax : 603-88801200

Website & More information : More Contact Info

Various State Immigration Office address can be obtained from the left menu of the following link : Immigration Office Address

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Required Documents

• Completed application form Form I - Im 45
• Pictures measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm (2 pieces)

Office Locations & Contacts

Headquarters of the Immigration Department Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) No 15
Persiaran Perdana, Precint 2
62550 Putrajaya
Tel: 03-8000 8000 (1MOCC), 603-88801000
Fax : 603-88801200
Website & More information : More Contact Info

Various State Immigration Office address can be obtained from the left menu of the following link : Immigration Office Address

Eligibility

Aged 18 and above:

• Identification card
• Entry permit
  

Under 18 years old and have been married:

• Entry permit
• Marriage Certificate
  

Below 18 years (Has Mother or Father):

• Identification Card (12 years and above)
• Entry permit
• Birth certificate
• Identity Card Mother / Father or entry permit or passport
  

Below 18 years(Mother / Father died):

• Identification Card (12 years and above)
• Entry permit
• Birth certificate
• Death Certificate Mother / Father
• Statutory Declaration Guard
  

Below 18 years (The mother and father were divorced (mother / father can not be contacted)):

• Identification Card (12 years and above)
• Entry permit
• Birth certificate
• Identity Card Guard
• The court order for custody of children
  

Below 18 years (Adopted child):

• Identification Card (12 years and above)
• Entry permit
• Birth certificate
• Identity card Legal Guardian
• Certificate of Adoption

Fees

500.00 fee for five (5) years

Validity

Five (5) years from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

Application forms that can be used : Form I - Im 45

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This procedure provides you information about how to obtain certificate of identity in Malaysia. Certificate of Identity is a travel document issued to permanent residents of Malaysia who do not have citizenship ( stateless ).

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