Sometimes, after getting approval of the Singapore permanent resident or acquiring Singapore citizenship, several applicants change their name or if their Singapore IC has been damaged. In that case, they need to apply for the replacement of the card.

You can’t just simply go to the center and asked to update your particulars or replace the identity card. To ask for the replacement of the Singapore ID cards, you will require following the legal formalities. To get more information about how you can apply for replacement on change of particulars or for damage of identity card. Keep on reading the article.

Change of Particulars for/Damage of Identity Card

Singapore identity cardholders who wish to make any changes in the particulars or photographs required to apply for a replacement.

Those applicants whose identity card has been damaged must apply for the replacement not later than 14 days following the date of damage or defacement.

Apply Online Documents Required

In case, Singapore citizen looking to apply for the replacement needs to provide the following documents in digital photographs:

• Religious certificate or baptism to provide information about the religious name (if required)
• If you have changed the name and your name doesn’t match with the immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) record, you will require to provide the deed poll for the change of name. (If applicable).
• You should also submit the marriage certificate if you wish to include your married name.
• You must submit the most recent passport size colored and a digital photograph taken in the previous three months.

To get complete details about photograph guidelines, visit ICA’s official website.

For Singapore, permanent resident also you must submit the following documents in digital images:

• The personal details page of your passport that contains personal details about you (should also include the new name if applicable)
• A marriage certificate should also be submitted if you are willing to mention your married name on the new ID card.
• Submit the most recent passport-sized digital and colored photographs which were taken in the last three months.

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Check the photo guideline on the ICA website.

That Singapore permanent resident who has changed the name is first required to update the change name on the passport and then submit a photocopy of the passport containing an updated name as a supporting document to update the name on the Singapore identity card.

Procedure

In order to apply for replacement of identity card to make changes in personal details or if your identity card has been damaged, you will need to sign to the e-service using the Singpass 2FA account to complete and submit the application form online.

Fees

The processing fee for the replacement of an identity card is S$60.

You can pay the fees by using the following payment method:

• Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
• American Express (AMEX) credit card
• Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore)

Processing Time

The time taken by the Singapore immigration authority to process the replacement of your Singapore identity card is three business days. It might take a long time if you apply for the replacement of identity cards during the peak periods. However, if you do not meet the photographs guidelines set by the Singapore immigration authority, your application might take longer to get processed.

After your replacement application has been approved, ICA will update you via SMS and email. It is suggested to schedule an appointment to collect your identity card within three months following the date of approval.

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