How to Request a Birth Certificate from Italy: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Description

What is it?

Requesting a birth certificate from Italy typically involves corresponding with the particular Italian commune where the person was born. Birth certificates are vital for various bureaucratic processes including citizenship requests and genealogical research.

Who needs it?

People with Italian ancestry who need to prove lineage for certain processes. This could be for Jure Sanguinis (right of blood) citizenship applications, genealogical research or other bureaucratic processes.

Procedure

  1. Research the commune: You need to identify the commune (municipality) where the person was born. You can access such information from family records, previous documents, or online genealogy websites.

  2. Prepare a request letter: This can be an email or a physical letter and should be written in Italian. The letter should request the ’estratto dell’atto di nascita’. Make sure to include the person’s full name, date of birth, father’s and mother’s full names.

  3. Send your request: Use the commune’s official email if available, otherwise, consider using the mailing address. Mailing can be done using the Italian Postal Service, or using international courier services.

  4. Follow up: If you do not receive a response within a month, consider following up to make sure your request was received. Make sure to check your email’s spam folder for replies.

  5. Receive your certificate: The commune will mail you an official copy of your birth record.

Required Documents

  • A written request filled with necessary information about the person for whom you are requesting the birth certificate.

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Additional details

  • Remember to follow up if you don’t hear back.
  • Ensure your request is written in Italian for the convenience of the Italian officials.
  • Some communes might ask for payment or donation, ensure to follow their instructions.

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