Registration of Death Certificates Issued Abroad for Italian Citizens
To register the death of an Italian citizen that occurred outside Italian territory, the following documents must be submitted:
Request for Registration of Death
- A completed registration form.
Death Certificate
- Issued by the Vital Statistics Office of the country/state where the death occurred.
- Must include the full name, place and date of birth, and place and date of death of the deceased Italian citizen.
Apostille of the Death Certificate
- Issued by the competent authority to authenticate the document for use in Italy.
Translation into Italian of the Death Certificate
- The translation must be complete and accurate.
- It can be done by the applicant (if proficient in Italian) or by a qualified translator. A list of official translators is available for reference.
Proof of Italian Citizenship of the Deceased
A copy of one of the following documents:
- Italian Identity Card
- Italian Passport
- Certificate of Italian Citizenship
Photocopy of Identification Documents
- A copy of a valid ID or passport of both the requester and the deceased.
If the certificate is a document other than A4, and/or printed on both side, and/or with glued attachments, please provide a copy of each side on a single face sheet.