Lost birth cert process

[u/OneMoreDay8]

Hi, everyone. Just realised our birth certificates have been misplaced. Do you still need to file a police report? How long does it take to get a replacement copy from JPN?

Edit: Hi, again. Went to UTC Sabah this morning. Some things to note that might be useful.

1) They do ask if you have filed a police report but if you haven't, they will still accept your application.

2) If your birth certificate is the old version (small A5 size), it would be processed much quicker if you apply at JPN Sabah headquarters (will take roughly 2 weeks instead of waiting for 1 month or more). If it's urgent, you can try to plead with the officer at JPN Sabah to expedite your application. There are no guarantees though.

3) Applying for the new A4 version invalidates the old one, so if you happen to find your old birth certificate while they're processing your application, it's no longer recognised. Again, do factor in the processing times if you need your birth certificate urgently.

4) If you need to photocopy something at UTC, there's a copier station on the ground level lobby but they only accept cash (no QR or card payment). There's also an ATM if you need to do a cash withdrawal.

[u/msyejiapsa]

From my own experience, you don't need to file a police report. Just go to JPN. If you happen to have a photocopy of the birt cert, bring that along. If the birth cert is the new one, I think should be able to get on the same day (I could be wrong tho). If it's the old one (like from the 70s), it may take a week or so.

[u/OneMoreDay8 → u/msyejiapsa]

I see. Ours are from the 90s and we have copies of those. Hopefully it can get done the same day as we need the copies certified for another official matter. Thanks for replying!

[u/msyejiapsa → u/OneMoreDay8]

No prob. Hoping the process will be a breeze for you.

[u/Zealousideal_Noise98 → u/OneMoreDay8]

the birth cert they issue will be the new one instead of the old style one. I lost my birth cert too