Info: What to do if you have different names?

I hope this information is useful.

Recently I found out that my mother's name stated in my birth certificate was different with the one stated in my mother's passport. How the hell did it happen? Please don't ask me, I was just a cute baby when my birth certificate was made hehehe. And don't get me started on the family card. It's a mess.

To be honest, I never have any problem with this, I didn't even realize that the names were different. Nobody does. However this became a problem when I wanted to apply for 90 days extension for my mom. The immigration officer said that since the names were different it could be two totally different person! Then I was suggested to go the embassy and make an official latter stating that these two names were actually belong to the same person.

So, this morning I finally went to the embassy. I went to the second floor and went inside the 'KEKONSULERAN' (if I'm not wrong) room. I explained my problem to the girls there and she asked me to fill out 2 forms:

1. the first form was for the data/information I wish to state/change
2. the second form was for my personal information and explaining my request.

I filled out those forms, submitted it back and I waited outside the room.
Oh I also was asked to buy the stamp (2 SGD) and I also submitted 3 documents as supporting evidence: my birth certificate, my mother's passport and her SBKRI.

Not for long, my name was called and I was asked to submit my mother's birth certificate. I suddenly think "Oh no!!! another problem again!!! my mother doesn't have birth certificate". Since I was really desperate, I just admitted it honestly that my mother doesn't and never have birth certificate.  She was born in 1950 in a small/remote village only 5 years after Indonesia's independence for God's sake.

Finally they accept my explanation and told me to come back the day after tomorrow to collect the document around 14:30 -17:00. I was so happy! The service was good and fast. I love it. Salute for KBRI Singapore.

Important points:

• Go to second floor. The first floor is mainly for immigration services.
• You have to submit 3 supporting documents for your claim. Passport is a must! Since you have to submit your ID in the front entrance please make sure you bring another ID (KTP or SIM) to submit instead of your passport.
• The fee is 32 SGD + 2 SGD for stamp. I believe they only accept CASH, no NETS or CC.
• I don't think the website is having the latest update, but starting from 1 January 2010 the submission hour is: 09:30 - 12:30 (not 13:00 as stated in the website) and collection hour: 14:30-17:00
• No flip-flop, tank top, and bermuda please. It was stated in the front entrance door. I don't know whether they really strict with this rule but no harm in wearing a semi-formal clothes rite?