How to legalize and translate documents for Italian citizenship

To apply for the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent, applicants are required to submit a series of documents to prove their lineage and confirm that it has remained uninterrupted.

It is crucial to ensure that all supporting documents are prepared completely and accurately to avoid issues during the process.

 Step 1: Collection and Legalization of Documents

Applicants must obtain complete and authentic copies of civil records for family members within the line of descent.

Once the accuracy of the documents has been verified, it is necessary to proceed with their legalization for international use.

For countries that are signatories to the 1965 Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille must be requested for each document. This stamp certifies the authenticity of the signature of the officials from the issuing country, allowing the documents to be accepted in other member countries of the Convention (Italy, for instance, is a member).

Step 2: Translation of Documents into Italian

In general, all documents not written in Italian must be translated, with some exceptions, such as those issued in multilingual formats by European Union member states.

Step 3: Certification or Legalization of the Translation

Translations of documents issued abroad, except in rare cases, must be certified by the Italian consulate in the country where the translation was completed by a translator registered with the consulate.

Alternatively, translations can be legalized in Italy, either by a notary public or at an Italian court.

Practical Advice

Given the complexity of the authorities involved in the process of recognizing Italian citizenship by descent, it is advisable to verify specific requirements directly with the consulate, municipality, or Italian court responsible for processing the application, to avoid unexpected issues.

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