S.L. 451.3 ст. 6BOn-line application.

(1) In cases where Malta is the home Member State, the relevant designated authority shall enable a holder of a professional qualification to apply for a European Professional Card through an on-line tool that automatically creates an IMI file for the particular applicant. Written applications shall not be permitted.

(2) Applications shall be supported by the documents specified in implementing acts to be adopted by the European Commission pursuant to Directive 2005/36/EC.

(3) Within one week of receipt of the application, the relevant designated authority shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document. Where applicable, the designated authority shall issue any supporting certificate required under these regulations. The designated authority shall verify whether the applicant is legally established in Malta and whether all the necessary documents which have been issued in Malta are valid and authentic. In the event of duly justified doubts, the designated authority shall consult the relevant body and may request from the applicant certified copies of documents. In case of subsequent applications by the same applicant, the designated authority may not request the re-submission of documents which are already contained in the IMI file and which are still valid.

(4) In cases where Malta is the host Member State, the designated authority may not request the re-submission of documents which are already contained in the IMI file and which are still valid.