Change Your Name in Malaysia
From MyKad update at JPN to passport, driving licence, EPF, LHDN tax, and banking — your complete step-by-step guide to a legal name change in Malaysia.
Malaysia Name Change Guides
MyKad (National Identity Card) Update
How to update your MyKad at JPN (National Registration Department) after a legal name change or marriage.
Marriage Name Update
Updating records after marriage in Malaysia — supporting Muslim and non-Muslim naming conventions, including those without surnames.
Passport Update
Applying for a new Malaysian passport at the Immigration Department (Jabatan Imigresen) in your updated name.
JPJ Driving Licence Update
Updating your Malaysian driving licence at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) with your new legal name.
EPF & Tax Record Updates
Notifying EPF (KWSP), LHDN (Inland Revenue Board), and SOCSO of your name change to keep financial records aligned.
Banking & Financial Accounts
Updating your bank accounts, credit cards, and financial records after a legal name change in Malaysia.
The correct order matters
Many institutions require photo ID updated before they'll accept your name change. Follow this order to avoid blocked applications.
JPN — Update MyKad (National Registration Department)
Visit your nearest JPN office with your supporting documents (marriage certificate, court order, or birth certificate amendment) to apply for a new MyKad with your updated name. This is the master identity document — all other updates follow from this.
Immigration Department — New Passport
Apply for a new Malaysian passport at the Immigration Department (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) using your updated MyKad. Bring your old passport, new MyKad, and supporting documents.
JPJ — Update Driving Licence
Visit a JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan) counter with your updated MyKad and current licence to request reissuance in your new name.
EPF (KWSP) — Update Provident Fund Records
Notify the Employees Provident Fund (EPF / KWSP) of your name change at any EPF branch or via the i-Akaun online portal. Bring your updated MyKad.
LHDN — Update Tax Records
Update your name with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN / IRBM) via the MyTax portal or at a LHDN branch to ensure your tax file and e-filing records reflect your new name.
Banks & Financial Institutions
Visit each bank branch with your updated MyKad and supporting documents to update all accounts, credit cards, and debit cards. Most Malaysian banks (Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, RHB) require an in-person visit.
SOCSO (PERKESO) — Update Records
Notify SOCSO (Social Security Organisation / PERKESO) of your name change for employment injury and invalidity scheme records.
Employer HR & Payroll Records
Inform your employer's HR department to update payroll records, company ID, business cards, and tax withholding documentation.
Telecom — Real-Name Account Update
Visit your mobile carrier's store (Maxis, Celcom, Digi, Unifi) with your updated MyKad to update the registered account holder name. Required under Malaysian real-name registration rules.
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