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Adjustments & Annotations

Form V - to change the spelling or to add Maltese fonts and Maltese accents (à è ì ò ù À È Ì Ò Ù) to the ‘name to be called’ on an Act of Birth – Article 278A of the Civil Code (Cap 16 of the Laws of Malta).

  • To make a change in name, a supporting document (Maltese Identity Card/Maltese passport/marriage certificate) issued before the 1st December 2012 is required, unless the change in name is considered by the Director of Public Registry as a minor. A fee of €5 is applicable.

  • Form V can also be submitted in cases where a person wants to have his/her name reflected with the Maltese diacritic letters of the Maltese alphabet. No fees are applicable.

Form V
Form UU – for the spouse or children of an applicant who made use of Form TT – Article 4(9) of the Civil Code (Cap 16 of the Laws of Malta).
Form XX – for the spouse or children of an applicant who made use of Form WW – Article 92(9) of the Civil Code (Cap 16 of the Laws of Malta).