Identity Malta Agency was established in 2013 by virtue of Legal Notice 269 of 2013 and is responsible for citizens’ identity management and the implementation of migration processes. The government agency offers a specialized public service in matters relating to acts of civil status, eID cards, epassports, visas, expatriates affairs and the registration of public deeds. These functions were grouped under one corporate body, which has its own separate legal identity and is governed by the Subsidiary Legislation 595.07 – Identity Malta Agency (Establishment) Order. Identity Malta Agency is rooted towards offering a quality service without compromising security.