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The Birth/Death Notification Section forms part of the Department of Civil Registration. Our aim is to provide a service of high standard to our customers

This web site sets out the standards of service you can expect from us. It also explains how and where you can get more information about our services and how to lodge a complaint if you feel that we have failed to meet our standards.

This Section is situated at:
26, Treasury Street,
Valletta - CMR 02
 

Birth/Death Notification Section

A. Notification of Birth

1. The Notification is to be done by the parents within 5 working days except in extraordinary circumstances.
2. In the case where the parents are married, either the father or the mother may notify the birth.
3. Documents required:
a. Hospital certificate of birth of the baby
b. Identity documents of both parents i.e.
Either Identity Card, or Passport or Driving License
4. In the case of a birth out of wedlock, it is recommended that the parents contact the department on phone number 21 239658 or 21 245896 for further information.

N.B. Only after the notification is effected that an official birth certificate may be issued by the Public Registry, which usually is ready to be picked up from the Public Registry within 7 working days.

B. Notification of Death

1. The Notification of the death of a person should be done by a member of the family. Where this is not possible, it may be done by a close acquaintance.
2. The person notifying the death is required to produce his/her Identity document i.e. ID Card or Passport or Driving License.
3. The Maltese Identity Card of the deceased is to be handed in at the Birth/Death Notification Section of the Department of Civil Registration. As a rule, the Identity Cards of persons who die at St. Vincent de Paule Residence or at Mount Carmel Hospital are returned directly by the respective administrative authorities. It is to be noted that requirements 1 & 2 still apply.
4. The Public Registry issues an official death certificate only after notification is effected.

Lodging a Complaint

If you have a complaint it is best to speak to the person who provided you with the service first. If you would like to pursue the complaint further, you may lodge a formal complaint.

Please write to The Head, Birth/Death Notification Section, who will investigate your complaint and advise you of the outcome at latest within 7 working days.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation, please write to:

The Director
Civil Registration Department
c/o 197, Merchant Street
Valetta CMR 02

Opening Hours

The opening hours of our office are:

Fees charged for our services

-Notification of Birth - €2.33 (Lm 1)* for each new-born
-Notification of Death - No fees are charged for a notification of death

*L-AMMONTI F'LIRI MALTIN HUMA BBAŻATI FUQ IR-RATA TA’ €1=Lm 0.429300 U HUMA GĦAL UŻU TA’ INFORMAZZJONI BISS

VALUES DISPLAYED IN MALTESE LIRA ARE BASED ON THE RATE OF €1=Lm 0.429300 AND ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY