# FAQs: Attesting Maltese Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Malta and to legalize Maltese documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Malta](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Malta-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Maltese Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Malta-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Maltese documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Malta is a member of the Apostille Convention. Maltese documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When Maltese documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Qatar - Thailand - Taiwan - Vietnam they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information about Apostille certification in Malta, see: [Malta Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Malta-Legalization-Services)Submission within the European Union Certain Maltese documents do not require Apostilles when they are presented to authorities of other European Union countries (the receiving authority should accept the original or a certified copy). When applying for certain public documents, a multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Maltese authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority to understand a public document which is in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. See: [EU Multilingual standard forms](https://e-justice.europa.eu/35981/EN/public_documents_forms) Maltese documents not requiring Apostilles include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a Maltese citizen), certificates of nationality and residence: See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/1191](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM%3A230101_2) Other Maltese documents, including academic certificates, still require Apostille certification and certified translation to be valid in other EU countries. ### What types of documents can be legalized in Malta for use abroad? Documents that can be authenticated with an Apostille in Malta from the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade include: - Maltese Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates - Police Conduct Certificates (Certifikat tal-Kondotta) - Certificates of Good Standing and other company documents issued by the Maltese Business Registry - Documents issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority - Certificates and diplomas from the University of Malta - Other documents certified by Public Notaries, Lawyers and Certified Public Accountants and Auditors - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Malta, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) and Isarey’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about Isarey's Maltese apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Maltese documents, see: [Malta Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Malta-Legalization-Services) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Maltese Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### What is a Maltese Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Maltese Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Malta and confirms the capacity of that official. Maltese Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Maltese document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Malta (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) ### What is document legalization in Malta? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Maltese document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Maltese birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Malta certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Malta and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Malta is a member of the Apostille Convention, Maltese documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - If a Maltese document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Maltese authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Malta or non-resident embassy accredited to Malta). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Malta? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Malta including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Malta Apostilles and legalizations look like? Malta Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Maltese documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Malta Marriage Certificate legalized by the United Arab Emirates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Malta-marriage-certificate-legalized-United-Arab-Emirates) - [Malta Certificate of Conduct legalized with an Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Malta-Certificate-of-Conduct-with-Apostille-Stamp) - [Malta Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille Stamp](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Malta-Certificate-Good-Standing-Apostille) - [Malta Certificate of Conduct legalized by United Arab Emirates](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Malta-Certificate-of-Conduct-legalized-by-United-Arab-Emirates) - [Malta Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Malta-Certificate-Good-Standing-Apostille) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### I need to submit a Maltese Certificate of no impediment to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Maltese certificates of marital status to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union. A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Maltese authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### I need to submit a Maltese Birth, Death or Marriage certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Maltese birth, death and marriage certificates to the authorities of another Member State of the European Union. A multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by a Maltese authority, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority understand the certificate when in a language not accepted by the receiving EU country. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### How can I obtain a copy of a Maltese birth, marriage or death certificate? Maltese birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained online from the [Public Registry](https://certifikati.identita.gov.mt/en/Home/Index) ### How can I obtain an apostille for a Maltese birth, death or marriage certificate? Maltese birth, death and marriage certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Consular Services Office of the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade. An original certificate is required, issued by the Maltese Public Registry.Submission within the European Union Maltese certificates of civil status (marriage, death and birth certificates) do not require an Apostille stamp when required for submission in another Member State of the European Union. For further information, see: [Regulation (EU) 2016/1191](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM%3A230101_2) ## Criminal record certificates ### I need to submit a Maltese Criminal Record Certificate to authorities abroad. Do I need an Apostille? Apostilles are not required when submitting Maltese Criminal Record Certificates to another Member State of the European Union when the certificate is issued to a Maltese national and when the criminal record is clean (no convictions). In other cases, the recipient Member State may require an Apostille. EU Member States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. See: [Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (EU GDPR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN) ### How can I obtain my Maltese Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Maltese Police Conduct Certificates (Certifikat tal-Kondotta) can be ordered online from the Criminal Records Office of the Malta Police Force. [Order Maltese Police Conduct Certificates](https://kondotti.gov.mt/en) ## Academic documents ### How can I legalize a Maltese degree certificate for submission to Vietnam? Diplomas issued by the University of Malta and other institutions must be legalized by the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade in Malta and then attested by the Vietnamese embassy in Rome. ## Other documents ### How can I apostille a translation of a Maltese document? Translated documents can be authenticated with an Apostille only when these have been translated by a translator whose signature is registered with the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade.