How to Register a Divorce Decree with the Consulate General of Italy?

23 Dec How to Register a Divorce Decree with the Consulate General of Italy?

Below is a brief guide on how to register a divorce decree issued in the United Kingdom with the Italian Consulate.

What Documents Will You Need?

1. Application Form: Downloadable from the Italian Consulate’s website, fully completed and signed by the person requesting the registration.
2. Copy of a valid ID: Attach a photocopy of your identification document.
3. Divorce Decree (“Decree Absolute”): Provide the original document along with a complete Italian translation. The translation must include the judge’s certification: “I certify that this is a true copy of an original document filed with this Court.”
4. Agreement for Children: If there are minor children, include the Agreement for Children with its Italian translation and the above-mentioned judge’s “true copy” stamp.
5. Form Art. 39 – Form D180: This must be completed, dated, signed, and stamped by the court.
6. Submission: Send all the documents via Special Delivery to the address of the Consulate General of Italy.

Important Notes for British Divorce Decrees

• For decrees issued before March 2001 or after January 1, 2021 (post-Brexit):
  You must also submit the provisional decree (“Decree Nisi”) in the original, with an Italian translation and the judge’s “true copy” certification.
• For decrees issued between March 2001 and January 1, 2021:
  The Art. 39 – Form D180 can replace the provisional decree (“Decree Nisi”). Note, however, that Art. 39 is no longer valid post-Brexit.

Legalization Requirements

Unlike other documents sent to an Italian consulate in the UK, the aforementioned documents do not require Apostille legalization. A judge’s stamp will suffice.

Additional Information

• If the documentation is deemed complete and correct, the original certificates will not be returned.
• If the documentation is incomplete or incorrect, the application will not be processed, and the documents will only be returned if you include a prepaid (Special Delivery) envelope with your submission.

Now that you have a clearer idea of the requirements and process for registering a divorce decree with the Consulate, you can proceed with confidence.

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