S.L. 445.7 Art. 17Conduct of matters.

(1) All matters shall be conducted in the English language.

(2) Where translations are required the cost of the translation of the text by a qualified professional shall be borne by the applicant.

(3) Where requested by an applicant, the Chief Herald may include the linear descent of the grantee where appropriately documented on Certificates of a Grant of Arms or on other appropriate certificates.

(4) The seal of the Office of the Chief Herald shall be published in the Gazette and made available at a publicly accessible website on the internet of the Office or the Agency.

(5) Each Chief Herald shall have the right to devise his own personal seal, provided that such seal does not utilise the Arms of Malta. shall be published in the Gazette and made at a publicly accessible website on the internet of the Office or the Agency.

(7) The Chief Herald may allow electronic confirmation and registration of heraldic representations including the electronic issuance of Certificates of a Grants of Arms.