How can I check my identity card number Malaysia?
Isabella Turner
Updated on February 12, 2026
- Enter your identity card number*, followed by the captcha and then click the “Semak” (check) button. *Your identity card number is printed on the application’s official receipt.
- The result will tell you whether your card is ready for pickup.
Where do I find my NRIC number?
Each card is identified by an NRIC number (“Identity Card Number”), which is a unique set of nine alpha-numerics given to each citizen or PR….The rear side of the card has the following information:
- Barcode of the NRIC number.
- Right thumbprint of the holder.
- (for PRs only) Nationality.
- Date of Issue.
- Address.
What is identity card number?
The identity number is printed on all of your national identification documents, such as your ID-card, passport, residents permit etc. It is usually either next to or below your name or your birth date. Look for a number with 11 digits containing your birthday in a year-month-date or date-month-year format.
Do Malaysian ID cards expire?
Today, it has migrated to a polycarbonate card with highly secure laser engraving and color printing personalization features with a card life of about 10 years. Currently, every Malaysian citizen is issued a National ID at the age of 12 and are reissued a renewal card at the age of 18.
Does MyKad expire?
The MyKad chip has a data retention up to 20 years, while the card itself has a lifespan of 10 years and has been tested according to the ISO 10373 standard.
How can I check my national identity number online?
You can now complete a National identity card check online, and here is how:
- Visit the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC] website.
- Scroll down the home page and click on ‘e-ID Card Status Portal’ to check if your card is ready and in an activation centre.
What is my national identification number?
T he National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you for life and is issued to you by NIMC after your enrolment. It is used to match you with your biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication.
Is NRIC same as fin?
NRIC Number: This is for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore. FIN: This is for Foreign Individuals who work/reside in Singapore and hold a Work Pass Card such as an Employment Pass or an Immigration Pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”).
How do I find the date of my NRIC issue?
The date of issue can be found at the back of your NRIC. For national servicemen, please approach your unit chief clerk for the date of issue stated at the back of your NRIC. For new cards with a QR code, you can use the SGWorkPass app on your mobile phone to scan the QR code for the card’s date of issue.
How to check identity card status in Malaysia?
The National Registration Department of Malaysia (NRD) / Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) has provided a website that enables the checking of one’s identity card application status. All you need to do is: Enter your identity card number*, followed by the captcha and then click the “Semak” (check) button.
What is the MyKad identity number in Malaysia?
MyKad Identity Number – MyKad: The Malaysia Government Multipurpose Smart Identity Card. The MyKad identity number of the individual MyKad utilizes a 12-digit numbering system (usual format: YYMMDD-BP-###G, used since 1991) known as the Identification Card number (IC) is issued to MyKad holders.
How can I check my identity card number?
Enter your identity card number*, followed by the captcha and then click the “Semak” (check) button. *Your identity card number is printed on the application’s official receipt. The result will tell you whether your card is ready for pickup. Follow the steps below to check using your mobile phone.
Where does the PB come from on a Malaysian ID card?
PB, the seventh and eighth digit, based on the place of birth of the person, which will be referred from the birth certificate upon application of the MyKad. ###, the ninth through eleventh digit is the generic special number generated by the National Registration Department of Malaysia’s computer system.