If you’re a Malaysian living or working in Singapore, you may need an English translation of your birth certificate for immigration and official submissions. Our birth certificate translation services focus on Malaysian personal documents prepared for common Singapore use cases such as PR applications, citizenship matters, and family-related passes. You will receive
You typically need birth certificate translation for ICA when your Malaysian birth certificate is not fully in English, or when your checklist/officer requests an official translation for immigration and official submissions. This is required when the birth cert is used to verify identity particulars, parentage, or family relationship details. Common situations include:
If you are unsure whether your case requires translation, the safest approach is to prepare an English version that clearly reflects every field on the original certificate.
Many clients require translations for submission to Singapore authorities such as ICA and MOM, and also for other administrative use cases where documentation is reviewed by agencies such as LTA, HDB or ACRA depending on the application type.
Important (compliance note): ICA’s published guidance states that when documents are not in English, you must provide official translations, and ICA lists acceptable routes such as translations provided by an embassy, provided by a notary public, or privately translated documents that are attested by an embassy or notarised by a notary public.
We prepare a clean English translation with consistent personal particulars and clear formatting, and we can guide you on whether your submission scenario requires an additional step such as notarisation, based on what the receiving authority requests
Clients often ask: “Is certified translation enough, or do I need notarisation?”
A certified translation is an English translation prepared with a certification statement confirming it is a true and accurate translation. This is commonly requested in official submission contexts, including many immigration and administrative workflows.
A notarised translation includes an additional authentication step. It is usually required only when a specific receiving party explicitly asks for notarised translation in Singapore or a notary-related confirmation.
If your officer/authority says “certified translation” → start with certified.
If they explicitly request “notarised translation” or “notary public” → notarisation is likely required.
To support official submission, we focus on accuracy and consistency, especially on high-sensitivity fields that often cause delays if inconsistent.
Included in your delivery:
Step 1: Upload your document
Send a clear scan or photo of your Malaysian birth certificate.
Step 2: Receive a quote + requirement check
We confirm turnaround time and whether your use case typically needs certified translation only or may require notarisation (based on authority instruction).
Step 3: Translation prepared and reviewed
We translate carefully and verify consistency across all personal particulars.
Step 4: Receive your translation
You receive your completed translation in the agreed format, with options depending on your submission needs.
If any part of a document is not in English, ICA’s guidance indicates an official translation is required for non-English documents in submission contexts.
ICA states it does not endorse private translation companies. What matters is whether your translation follows ICA’s acceptable routes (e.g., embassy-provided translation, notary public translation, or private translation that is attested/notarised as described).
A certified translation typically means the English translation is accompanied by a certification statement confirming it is a true and accurate translation. A notarised translation adds an authentication step involving a notary public
It depends on what your receiving authority requests. If “notary public/notarised” is explicitly required, you should follow that instruction. ICA lists notarised/notary and embassy-related routes among acceptable options for translations.
Common scenarios include PR applications, citizenship applications, DP/LTVP submissions, and other pass/visa processes where identity and family relationship proof is needed.
In most cases, you can proceed online by sending a scan/photo. If a receiving authority requires physical handling of notarised/attested documents, you may need an additional step (we will advise based on requirement).
For ICA processes, ICA states you must provide original documents and official translations for non-English documents, and in some contexts you may need certified true copies for uploads. A scan/photo may be sufficient to prepare the translation, but you should keep the originals ready for submission requirements.
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