If you’ve misplaced or lost an original birth or death certificate in Singapore, you can apply for a digital extract through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). All extracts issued from 27 March 2023 onwards are in digital form.
Eligibility
- Birth Extract: The birth certificate holder (aged 21 and above), their parent, legal guardian, or a solicitor acting on behalf of any of these individuals.
- Death Extract: The deceased’s parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, legal guardian, sibling, or a solicitor acting on behalf of any of these individuals.
Required Information
- Birth Extract Application:
- Name, sex, and date of birth as stated on the birth certificate.
- Singapore Birth Certificate number or NRIC number of the birth certificate holder.
- Death Extract Application:
- Name, sex, and date of death as stated on the death certificate.
- Singapore Death Certificate number or the deceased’s NRIC number.
Application Process
- Online Application:
- Visit the ICA’s e-Service portal to apply online.
- Complete the application form with the necessary information.
- Pay the application fee of S$40 per extract.
- Processing Time:
- Applications are generally processed within six working days.
- Upon approval, an email notification will be sent, allowing you to download the digital extract within 30 days.
Important Notes
- Ensure all provided information is accurate to facilitate processing.
- Application fees are non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or the search yields no results.
- Save the digital extract securely for future reference.
