The Certificate of One and the Same Person is a crucial legal document in Malta's administrative and legal framework. It becomes necessary when an individual needs to establish that they have been known by different names in various official documents, whether due to marriage, legal name changes, spelling variations, or clerical errors. This certificate is particularly important for maintaining clear identity records in property transactions, banking relationships, immigration procedures, and other official matters. The document must be prepared by a qualified notary public in Malta and requires thorough verification of identity through official documentation. The certificate includes comprehensive details about all name variations, the circumstances leading to different names being used, and references to supporting documentation. Its primary purpose is to prevent administrative complications and ensure smooth processing of legal and official matters where identity verification is crucial.

1. Notarial Introduction: Standard notarial introduction including date, notary details, and jurisdiction (Malta)

2. Subject Identification: Current legal name and identification details of the person being certified

3. Declaration of Names: List and details of all names by which the person has been known

4. Basis of Declaration: Explanation of why/how the different names came to be used (e.g., marriage, deed poll, error in documentation)

5. Supporting Documentation: List of official documents presented to verify the different names

6. Notarial Attestation: Formal certification by the notary confirming the declaration and identity verification

7. Execution: Signatures of the declarant and notary, with official seal and date