Birth notification, registration and recognition

Overview

A birth occurring in Malta must be notified by the parent/s within 15 days of birth at the Malta Public Registry. Births occurring in Gozo must be notified at the Gozo Public Registry. Notification of birth costs €2.60. For more information click here

What you'll get

Once the birth is notified and processed by the Public Registry, the birth of your child will be registered and a birth Act is produced. A birth certificate may be purchased.

Eligibility

General public.

How to apply

Visit the Public Registry offices in Marsa, Mater Dei Hospital, Imsida or in Victoria Gozo. You may also notify a birth by post by sending an email to [email protected] for Malta or [email protected] for Gozo or online by visiting Identità Malta’s website

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