The short answer is no. You can collect your IC after 7 working days from the date of replacement. You should apply for a replacement identity card within 28 days after you have changed your name by way of a Deed Poll. Under the Regulation 4 of the National Registration Regulations, the Chinese name must comprise only of Chinese characters found in the Chinese dictionary recognised by the Registrar. Incomplete Forms or Forms with errors will not be processed.
All payments made are non-refundable.
Please state the date of your submission for our identification. Other arrangements may be accommodated. This is to ensure that all your personal details are correctly stated when we prepare the Deed Poll. If you are a parent and submitting for and on behalf of a Minor , please ensure that you state your personal particulars accurately as you will be signing the Deed Poll. Other arrangements may be accommodated.