Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation Services in Singapore
Need your Malaysian birth certificate (Sijil Kelahiran) in English? ICA needs every document that is not in English to come with an official translation, and the entries on a JPN certificate are in Malay. For PR, citizenship, LTVP and a Student's Pass, ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that is notarised. A company stamp alone is not enough. We handle all three steps for you: the translation, the Notary Public and SAL.
Quick answer: A certified Malaysian birth certificate translation starts from S$40 a page and takes 24 to 48 hours. The ICA version (translation + notary + SAL) starts from S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate and usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Need it fast? Send it before 11am on a weekday for same-day translation of a short document. The notary and SAL steps then add a few working days.
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Certified or Notarised Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation: Which One Do You Need?
Different offices ask for different levels of proof. MOM will take a certified translation. ICA will not. Filing with ICA? You only need card 2.
1. Certified Translation
- Who signs it: Our translator and our company, with a signed and dated statement that the English is complete and correct.
- Used for: MOM Dependant's Pass files, schools, banks, insurers and many overseas visa offices.
- Time: 24 to 48 hours.
- From: S$40 per page.
2. Notarised Translation
- Who signs it: A Notary Public in Singapore (a senior lawyer), who signs and seals our certified translation.
- Used for: ICA PR, citizenship, LTVP and LTVP+ files, and Student's Pass files.
- Time: 3 to 7 working days.
- From: S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate (S$40 translation + S$75 notary + S$87.20 SAL).
3. Going Abroad: Apostille or Embassy Legalisation
- Who signs it: The Notary Public, then SAL, and for some countries the embassy too.
- Used for: A translation that leaves Singapore, such as a visa or university file in another country.
- From: Included with notarisation · embassy legalisation quoted on request.
One thing we will always tell you straight
ICA does not endorse any private translation company. No company in Singapore can promise you that ICA will say yes. What ICA looks at is the route the translation took: an embassy, a notary, or a private translation that was notarised or attested later. So we do not sell you a promise. We build your file in the exact shape ICA asks for, and we tell you honestly when you do not need an extra step. Our ICA translation services page sets out the full rules in plain words.
Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation From Every State and JPN Format
Some certificates print the headings in both Malay and English, but the entries are in Malay: sex (Lelaki or Perempuan), religion, citizenship status, race and the place of birth. ICA needs every part in English, so these still need a translation. We translate every entry, stamp, registration number and side note, and copy long Malay names (bin, binti, a/l, a/p) exactly as they appear in the passport.
Also: Lelaki, Perempuan, religion, citizenship status, race, place of birth, bin, binti, a/l, a/p
Older certificates stay valid, so you do not need a new one just for us.
Using Your Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation Outside Singapore
Some clients living in Singapore need the English version for another country.
Australia
For a visa, Home Affairs wants an English translation with a copy of the original. A translator outside Australia signs it with their full name, address, phone number and experience. In Australia, the translator must be NAATI-accredited.
UK
The translation must confirm it is accurate and show the date, the translator's full name, signature and contact details. Our certified translation includes all of these.
Other Countries
Some universities and immigration offices want a translator's affidavit of accuracy, sworn before a Notary Public in Singapore and then apostilled by SAL. Some embassies use their own list of translators, so we check with them first.
Good to Know
Singapore has no state-appointed sworn translators. A "sworn" translation here means a translator's affidavit, or a translator on an embassy's own list. Malaysia is not part of the Apostille Convention, and SAL cannot apostille a Malaysian original. It apostilles our Singapore notarial certificate.
How to Get Your Malaysian Birth Certificate Translated in Singapore
Four simple steps, from your scan to a set that is ready to upload.
Send a clear scan
Both sides if the back has writing. A scan is fine if the original is still in Malaysia. Add the passport page of the person named so we can match the spelling.
Get a price and a plan
We reply within an hour with a fixed, itemised price, and we tell you if you need the notary and SAL steps or not.
Translation and check
A human translator who reads Malay does the work. A second person checks every name, IC number, date, place and stamp before it moves on.
Notary and SAL if needed
For ICA, we send your translation to a Notary Public in Singapore and then to SAL for the apostille. You get a PDF of the full set (original, translation, notary and SAL pages) to upload to MyICA, plus the signed paper copy. Certified files come as a signed PDF, with a paper copy on request. Courier for a small fee, or collect from our office.
Why Families Trust Us With Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation
What you get with every Malaysian birth certificate we translate.
Names Checked Against Your Passport
Long Malay and Chinese-Malaysian names are easy to get wrong. We match every name, bin or binti and IC number to the passport, so the officer sees the same thing on both papers.
Nothing on the Page Is Skipped
Every stamp, seal, side note and handwritten line gets translated. Leaving out a small stamp is one of the most common reasons a file goes back.
Notary Step Handled Here
We work with a partner Notary Public in Singapore and send the paper on to SAL after that. You do not have to book a lawyer or queue anywhere yourself.
Honest Timelines
Certified translation takes 24 to 48 hours. With the notary and SAL steps, the whole job usually takes 3 to 7 working days. We tell you the real date, not a nice one.
A Typical Job: A Mother's Penang Birth Certificate, Translated From a Scan for an ICA LTVP
A client in Singapore was sponsoring an LTVP for his mother. Her 1-page Malaysian birth certificate was at home in Penang, so he could only send a scan.
Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation
Original
1-page Malaysian birth certificate, sent as a scan from Penang.
What the client needed
Son sponsoring an LTVP for his mother
- A Singapore notarial certificate.
- The SAL authentication.
- A PDF of the full set that he could upload straight to MyICA.
What we did
From a scan to a MyICA-ready set
- We worked from the scan.
- We matched his mother's name and IC number to her passport.
- We translated every stamp.
- The notary and SAL steps followed.
- We sent the full PDF for MyICA plus the signed paper set by courier.
How Much Does Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation Cost in Singapore?
You pay per page, and you get a fixed price before we start. Most Malaysian certificates are 1 page. Several documents, such as your birth certificate, marriage certificate and SPM results? Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Notarised for ICA
3-7 daysStarting from · 1-page certificate, notary + SAL included
- Includes the notary fee (S$75) and the SAL fee (S$87.20)
- +S$40 for each extra page
- PDF for MyICA plus the signed paper set
Certified Translation
24-48 hrsStarting from
- Signed and stamped by our company
- For MOM, schools and many overseas visa offices
- Signed PDF, paper copy on request
Urgent
Same day*Extra charge
- *Same-day translation if sent before 11am on a weekday (short documents)
- The notary and SAL steps still take a few working days, depending on the notary's schedule
Malay is a standard language for us. Jawi script or very faded handwritten certificates may take longer, and we tell you before we start. Other rare languages cost more, so tell us the language and we will quote.
What Clients Say About Our Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation
Here is what clients said after we translated their Malaysian birth certificates.
Real Client Experiences
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Timely Help For PR Submission
"Finally got my Malaysia birth certificate translated for PR. Team guided me through the upload. Everything matched ICA requirement. I felt calm after submission."
Easy Family Pass Process
"Needed Malaysia birth certificate translation for dependent pass. They checked names and dates carefully. Submission to ICA was accepted without issue. Very helpful."
Fast Fix For Urgent Upload
"My ICA submission was urgent. They translated Malay birth certificate same day. File was correct and neat. Upload finished before deadline. Very relieved."
Accurate Translation For ICA
"Birth certificate had long Malay names. They translated carefully. ICA portal accepted without any follow-up. Submission was quick and hassle-free."
Stress-Free PR Filing
"PR application needed translated birth certificate. They prepared file fast and correctly. ICA accepted it without questions. I felt less stressed during the process."
Helpful For Long Term Pass
"Long Term Visit Pass required birth certificate translation. They guided me step by step. File came neat. Submission accepted on first try."
Embassy Submission Made Easy
"I needed birth certificate translation for embassy. Team replied quickly and handled details carefully. Translation was neat and accepted immediately. Very satisfied."
Quick Help For ICA Portal
"ICA online portal asked for birth certificate translation. Team prepared document same day. Names and dates correct. Upload was easy."
Fixed Date Issue Quickly
"Previous translation had wrong date. They corrected quickly. ICA accepted the new file. Smooth re-submission. Very professional and fast."
Easy For Dependent Pass
"Dependent pass application needed birth certificate translation. File came correct. Submission accepted without issues. Team was helpful and friendly."
Other Papers You May Need for the Same Application
Your birth certificate rarely goes in alone. We run the set as one job, so every name is spelt the same way.
Helpful guides
Several Documents? One Bundled Quote
Send them together for one bundled quote with an itemised breakdown.
Common Questions About Translating a Malaysian Birth Certificate
Short, direct answers to the questions clients ask us most.
FAQ Group
Does ICA accept a certified translation, or must my Malaysian birth certificate be notarised?
For PR, citizenship, LTVP and a Student's Pass, plan for notarised. ICA accepts an embassy translation, a notary's translation, or a private translation that a notary has notarised. ICA does not endorse any translation company, so a company stamp alone is not enough. We do the translation and the notarisation in one order. For a MOM Dependant's Pass, a certified translation is enough.
How much does Malaysian birth certificate translation cost in Singapore?
A certified translation starts at S$40 a page. The ICA version, with translation, notary and SAL, starts at S$202.20 for a 1-page certificate, and each extra page adds S$40. Same-day translation costs S$20 more a page if you send it before 11am on a weekday. Send us a scan and we will give you a fixed, itemised price within an hour.
Do I need SAL authentication or an apostille for ICA?
You do not need a separate step. When a Singapore notary signs your translation, SAL must authenticate it, and since 16 September 2021 it does this with an apostille. We arrange it, and the S$87.20 fee is included in our notarised price. You do not need anything from the Malaysian High Commission for ICA.
My certificate already has English headings. Do I still need a translation?
Usually yes. Many Malaysian certificates have headings in Malay and English, but the entries, such as sex, religion, citizenship status and place of birth, are in Malay. ICA needs every part in English. Send us a scan and we will tell you honestly whether your version needs it.
The original is in Malaysia. Can you work from a scan?
Yes. A clear, high-resolution scan or photo of both sides is enough to translate and notarise. Your original stays where it is. We send you a PDF of the full set to upload to MyICA, and we courier the signed paper set to your Singapore address for a small fee.
My parent has no birth certificate, only a JPN letter. What now?
ICA says that if you cannot provide a birth certificate, you need other documents that prove the relationship. Many families send a JPN letter that confirms there is no birth record, plus other papers such as the parent's IC. We translate and notarise the JPN letter the same way as a certificate. ICA decides which papers it accepts.
Do you translate Sabah, Sarawak and old handwritten certificates?
Yes. We translate certificates from every state, including Sabah and Sarawak, and older handwritten or typed ones. JPN says old birth certificates stay valid, so you do not need a new extract just for the translation. If a word is faded, we mark it as unclear rather than guess.
I need it for a Student's Pass with my SPM results. Can you do both?
Yes. Send the birth certificate and the SPM results together. We translate both, match your name across them, and notarise each one for ICA. One bundled quote covers the whole set. Our SPM certificate translation page explains the results slip in more detail.
My ICA appointment is in a few days. Can you still help?
The translation can be ready the same day if you send a short document before 11am on a weekday. The notary and SAL steps depend on their schedules and usually add a few working days. Message us on WhatsApp today and we will tell you honestly whether your date is possible.
Do I get a paper copy as well as the PDF? And do you need the original?
A clear scan is enough to start, and your original stays with you. Notarised sets always come on paper, because the notary signs and stamps a real page. We also email you a PDF of the full set to upload to MyICA. Collect the paper set from our office, or we courier it for a small fee. If ICA asks for a certified true copy, we can arrange it.
Get Your Malaysian Birth Certificate Translation Done the Right Way
Send a scan of your Sijil Kelahiran, tell us which office it is for, and get a fixed price within an hour.