Eligibility Quiz
Documents Required
Italian Grandparent's Documents
You must provide the following documents for your Italian grandparent:
1. Birth Certificate
An estratto dell'atto di nascita (birth certificate extract) issued within the last six months by the Italian comune (municipality) where your grandparent was born. This must be in long form (not an abstract or summary), certified, and current.
2. Marriage Certificate
- If your grandparent's marriage occurred in Italy: an estratto dell'atto di matrimonio (marriage certificate extract) issued within the last six months by the Italian comune where the marriage was registered.
- If the marriage occurred abroad: the original certificate in long form, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian by a certified translator.
3. Death Certificate (if applicable)
If your grandparent is deceased, provide the death certificate in long form, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
4. Naturalization Documentation
Provide appropriate documentation from the foreign local authority certifying that your Italian-born grandparent never naturalized or acquired any other citizenship abroad. For U.S. cases, this includes:
- Certified copies of naturalization certificates (if any exist)
- Official statements of "no record" from USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) or NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) confirming no naturalization record exists
This is the most critical document. The naturalization date (or proof of no naturalization) determines whether the citizenship chain is broken.
Your Parent's Documents
All documents must be in long form (not abstract or summary form) and must be certified copies:
1. Birth Certificate
Your parent's birth certificate in long form, certified.
2. Marriage Certificate
Your parent's marriage certificate in long form, certified. If the marriage occurred outside Italy, it must be legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
3. Death Certificate (if applicable)
If your parent is deceased, provide the death certificate in long form, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
4. Divorce Decree (if applicable)
If your parent was divorced, provide the divorce or dissolution decree, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
Your Documents
1. Birth Certificate
Your birth certificate in long form, certified. If born outside Italy, it must be legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
2. Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
If you are married, provide your marriage certificate in long form, certified. If the marriage occurred outside Italy, it must be legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
3. Death Certificate (if applicable)
If you are deceased, provide your death certificate in long form, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
4. Divorce Decree (if applicable)
If you are divorced, provide your divorce or dissolution decree, legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
5. Children's Birth Certificates (if applicable)
If you have minor children (under 18), provide their birth certificates in long form, certified. If born outside Italy, they must be legalized with an apostille and officially translated into Italian.
Your Personal Documents
1. Valid Passport
A copy of your valid passport.
2. Proof of Residence
A copy of one of the following showing your name and address:
- Valid driver's license
- Recent utility bill
- Latest tax statement
3. Appointment Confirmation
A printout of your appointment confirmation from the online Prenot@mi booking system (if applying through a consulate).
Apostille and Translation Requirements
All non-Italian documents must be:
- Legalized with an apostille according to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961. An apostille is a certification that authenticates the origin of a public document. You obtain it from the authority that issued the document (e.g., the vital records office in your state or country).
- Officially translated into Italian by a certified translator. Some consulates can provide translation services; check with your consulate for local requirements.
Exception: U.S. naturalization certificates do not require translation.
Application Forms
The following forms must be completed, notarized (signed before a notary public), and then legalized with an apostille:
- Application for Italian Citizenship Recognition (with your notarized signature)
- Form 1 (with your notarized signature)
- Form 2 (with your notarized signature)
- Form 3 (if your grandparent is living; with your grandparent's notarized signature)
- Form 4 (if your grandparent is deceased; with your notarized signature)
Forms must be dated within six months of your appointment date.
New Documentation for Law 74/2025 Compliance
To prove you meet the new legal requirements, you may need to submit:
- Exclusive Citizenship Proof: Negative citizenship certificates, statements of citizenship renunciation, or certificates of non-enrollment in electoral registers proving your Italian ancestor held exclusively Italian citizenship
- Residency in Italy: Historical certificate of residency (certificato di residenza storico) if claiming the two-year residency exception
Document Gathering Summary
Organize your document gathering in this order:
- Italian grandparent: birth, marriage, death (if applicable), naturalization records
- Your parent: birth, marriage, death (if applicable), divorce (if applicable)
- You: birth, marriage (if applicable), death (if applicable), divorce (if applicable)
- Your children (if any): birth certificates
- Your personal ID: passport, proof of residence
- Apostilles and translations: for all non-Italian documents
- Notarized forms: application forms with notarized signatures and apostilles