Deed Poll Translation Malaysia: Certified for Banks, Universities, and Embassies
A deed poll is the legal document used in Malaysia to formally change your name. If you need to use it with a foreign institution, or an agency needs the Malay version of an English deed poll, it needs a certified translation.
What Is a Deed Poll?
The legal document used in Malaysia to formally change your name. If yours was executed in Bahasa Melayu and you need to use it with a foreign bank, university, embassy, or immigration authority, or if it was executed in English and a Malaysian agency requires the Malay version, it needs a certified translation.
Related Name-Change Documents We Translate
| Related Document | |
|---|---|
| Deed Poll | |
| Statutory Declaration of Name Change | |
| Gazette Notification of Name Change | |
| NRIC Amendment Application (JPN) | |
| Birth Certificate (under former name) | |
| Academic Certificates (name update) |
When You'll Need This
Updating Your Name Overseas
Updating your name with a bank, university, or employer overseas after a legal name change, where they require an English version of a Malay-language deed poll.
BANKS & INSTITUTIONSSupporting a Visa or Immigration Application
Submitting proof of a name change alongside other translated documents, such as a birth certificate under your former name, for a visa or immigration application.
VISA APPLICATIONSMalaysian Agencies Requesting a Malay Version
Malaysian government agencies sometimes request a Malay version of a deed poll originally executed in English.
LOCAL AGENCIESTransparent Pricing: Deed Poll Translation
A deed poll is usually a short document, priced simply. We confirm the exact price after a quick look at your document — most deed polls are a single page.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation | From RM120 | 24–48 hours |
| Urgent certified translation | From RM180 | Same day |
| Notarised translation | From RM160+ | 1–2 working days |
What Does Your Authority Require?
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Banks & financial institutions | Most banks accept a standard certified translation to update your name on accounts. |
| Universities & professional bodies | Certified translation is generally accepted to update academic or professional records. |
| Western immigration authorities | Standard certified translation is generally accepted alongside other supporting documents. |
| Singapore ICA | Notarisation is specifically required in addition to certified translation. |
4 Steps to Your Deed Poll Translation
Send your document
A clear scan or photo of your deed poll, both the cover and content pages.
We confirm scope and turnaround
We assign a certified translator and confirm your required turnaround.
We translate and certify
You receive a certified translation matching your original's names, dates, and any seals or witness signatures exactly.
Add notarisation if required
If your destination requires notarisation or Wisma Putra attestation, we sequence the additional steps correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my deed poll need to be notarised, or is certified translation enough?
This depends on where you’re submitting it. Most banks, universities, and Western immigration authorities accept a standard certified translation. If you’re submitting to Singapore ICA or another authority that names notarisation specifically, you’ll need both.
Can you translate a deed poll that includes a Commissioner for Oaths' stamp or signature?
Yes — a certified translation includes a full translation of every element on the page, including stamps, seals, and witness signatures, not just the main text.
How long does deed poll translation take?
A standard deed poll is usually a short document and can typically be turned around within 24–48 hours; same-day service is available on request.
Do you translate both directions, Malay to English and English to Malay?
Yes. Whether you need an English version of a Malay deed poll for overseas use, or a Malay version of an English deed poll for a Malaysian agency, we handle both directions.
People Also Ask
How much does deed poll translation cost?
From RM120 for standard certified translation, or from RM180 for same-day urgent service. Most deed polls are a single page, so we confirm the exact price after a quick look at your document.
Do I need to translate my whole name-change file, or just the deed poll itself?
Usually just the deed poll, unless your specific application also asks for supporting documents like a statutory declaration or gazette notification — check your receiving authority’s checklist.
Can I use a translated deed poll to update my passport?
Requirements vary by passport authority — some accept a certified translation directly, others may want the deed poll gazetted or notarised first. Confirm with the specific passport office before applying.
Is a deed poll the same as a statutory declaration of name change?
No, they are related but distinct documents — a deed poll is the formal legal instrument changing your name, while a statutory declaration is a sworn statement that may accompany it in some processes. We can translate either.
What if my deed poll was issued many years ago?
An older deed poll can still be translated — send the clearest scan or photo you have, and we’ll flag any illegible sections for you to confirm before finalising.
Translate Your Deed Poll
Send us your document and we'll confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.