Singapore - Apply for Copy of Birth Certificate / Extract

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Procedure

Online Application

• Fill and complete the application form at eXtracts Online: https://www.psi.gov.sg/NASApp/tmf/TMFServlet?app=ICA-RBD-eXtracts-pub&isNew=true&Reload=true.

Applications in Person

1. Go to the Citizen Services Centre, 3rd Storey, ICA Building, Registry of Births & Deaths, Citizen Services Centre, 10 Kallang Road (next to Lavender MRT station), Singapore 208718.
2. Proceed to obtain a Q-number and Extract application form.
3. Complete Extract application form and wait to be called.
4. Obtain receipt for collection after the application is processed.

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Required Documents

Applications Made in Person

• Applicant's Identity Card
• Certified copy of applicants official identification document (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc) (if the applicant is not a Singapore Identity Card holder)

Additional Information: If the extract will be collected by a proxy of the applicant, the following documents are needed:

• Letter of authorization stating the proxy's name and identification number
• Proxys identification document (IC/passport)
• Official payment receipt or the application reference number

Office Locations & Contacts

Registry of Births & Deaths
Citizen Services Centre
3rd Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718

Operating Hours: Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Saturday : 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 noon

ICA 24-hour Call Centre: 6391 6100

Eligibility

Any person can apply for a certified birth extract under the Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act.

Fees

• Birth extract: S$40
• Search fees:
  • S$38 for a 1-month search period
  • S$38 for every additional 1 month search period or part thereof

Notes:
For Online Applications: payment should be made by VISA/Mastercard Credit Card or Mastercard Debit Card.

For Applications in Person: payment should be made by NETS or CashCard.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

Birth extract can be processed in 1 week if search is not required. However, there are cases which will take longer time and the applicant will just be contacted if the extract is ready for collection.

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Instructions

Collection of Birth Extract

• Local applicants may choose to receive the document by post or collect it personally or by proxy at an ICA service counter.
• Overseas applicants will receive the certified birth extract by post.

Required Information

• Name
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Singapore Birth Certificate number OR Singapore NRIC number

Need for the Document

A Birth Extract is a certified true copy of the Birth Certificate. In Singapore, a certified extract can be applied in person or online from the Registry of Births and Deaths.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (Apply for Birth Extract): http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=145

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