MALAYSIANS who fail to apply for their first MyKad within the stipulated period risk a RM10 penalty for every year of delay, under the National Registration Act 1990 (2007 Amendment).
All Malaysian citizens are required to apply for their first identity card upon reaching the age of 12, with applications submitted within 30 days of their birthday exempted from fees.
Those who miss the deadline must pay the prescribed late application penalty, which increases by RM10 for each year of delay.
First-time applicants must be accompanied by their father, mother or guardian and bring their birth certificate and either parent's MyKad.
Additional documents verifying their current residential address are also required if it differs from the address recorded on their parent's identity card.
Meanwhile, Malaysians must replace their first MyKad with a second card after turning 18 and before reaching the age of 25.
The replacement application requires applicants to present their existing MyKad, together with supporting documents confirming their current address if it differs from the one recorded on the card.
The replacement fee is RM10. - November 15, 2026
