How to Obtain a Certificate of Italian Citizenship from the Municipality or ANPR

09 Jul How to Obtain a Certificate of Italian Citizenship from the Municipality or ANPR

🔍 What Is the Certificate of Citizenship?

The certificate of Italian citizenship is an official document issued by the Registry Office (Ufficio Anagrafe) of the municipality where a person resides (or is registered with AIRE). It certifies that the person holds Italian citizenship. This certificate is often required for consular procedures, AIRE registration, passport applications, and transcription of civil records (birth, marriage, etc.) with Italian authorities abroad.

🏛️ Requesting It from the Municipality

📌 Who Can Request It?

• The person concerned

• A parent for minor children

• A representative with written authorization and a copy of the applicant’s ID

🧾 Required Documents

• Valid identification document

• Application form (available online or at the office)

• Revenue stamp (if applicable; many registry certificates are exempt for foreign or family use)

📍 How to Submit the Request

• In person: at the Registry Office of your municipality of residence or AIRE registration

• By email or certified email (PEC): include a copy of your ID and specify the purpose of the request

• Online, if your municipality provides digital services through its website

⏳ Processing Time

Usually issued within a few business days, but this may vary depending on the municipality and demand.

💻 Requesting It via ANPR (National Resident Population Register)

Since 2022, it has been possible to obtain the certificate of citizenship online, free of charge, via the ANPR portal:

🌐 Website: https://www.anpr.interno.it

🧑‍💻 Access Requirements

• SPID, CIE (Electronic Identity Card), or CNS (National Services Card)

• You must be registered in the population registry (either resident in Italy or registered with AIRE)

📥 How to Obtain the Certificate

1. Log in to the ANPR website using SPID/CIE/CNS

2. Go to the “Certificates” section

3. Select “Certificate of Citizenship”

4. Indicate the purpose (e.g., foreign use, family use, tax stamp exemption)

5. Download the digitally signed PDF certificate (legally valid)

✅ Advantages

• Free service

• Certificate available immediately

• Often valid for international use

📌 Important Notes

• ANPR-issued certificates cannot be apostilled: for consular use, you may need a paper original with a signature from the municipality.

• If you are registered with AIRE, check whether your municipality processes ANPR requests correctly (some still have limitations).

📞 Practical Tips

• Contact your municipality to confirm the process (some only accept requests by appointment or via PEC).

• If you are abroad, specify the purpose as “for transcription abroad” or “for consular use”: this may exempt the certificate from the tax stamp.

• For urgent needs, request a digital copy via email and have the original sent by post.

✍️ Conclusion

Obtaining a certificate of Italian citizenship is now easier thanks to the ANPR’s online services, though you can still go directly through your municipality. Preparing your request carefully, knowing the processing times, and having all necessary documents ready is essential—especially if the certificate is intended for official use at consulates or foreign authorities.