In conjunction with Legal Notice 1 of 2007 rendering expired and expiring identity cards legally valid until December 31, 2007, a press release was issued on January 30, by the Commissioner of Police and the Chief Electoral Commissioner informing the public that identity cards shall not be substituted unless there are changes to report or a Maltese citizien intends to use the ID card as a travel document within the European Union. The situation remains unchanged and any Maltese person who declares that s/he will be using the card to travel abroad with is able to effect renewal by applying at the ID Cards Office at Evans Builiding in Valletta during normal office hours.