Identity Cards Unit
Card reader device to interact with electronic identity cards and electronic residence cards
Guide to installing the e-ID card reader software:
- Download the Installation Guide.
- Download the software required to interact with the e-ID card for Windows.
- Download the software required to interact with the e-ID card for macOS.
- Download the guide and software required to interact with the e-ID card for Linux Ubuntu
After a successful installation, use these how-to’s for digital signatures in Adobe Reader DC or signing a document in Microsoft Word if using an identity card to digitally sign documents.
Disclaimer
Identità will not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the installation of drivers, software, the reader itself or other conflicts, on the user’s computer. Identità cannot provide in any manner, direct onsite or offsite support, on related hardware and software provided by the user. Users are hereby being advised to personally hire a professional, for the installation of the software and/or hardware. Identità will not be held responsible for compatibility issues with other software or hardware on the user’s computer.
Applying for Organisation's e-ID Account
- Make sure you have an active personal e-ID account.
- Install the required software as specified by the e-ID Reader Guide section on this page.
- Kindly note that the Register Organisation service formerly on mygov.mt has been migrated to https://servizz.gov.mt/.