3 Tips for Gathering Documents for Italian Citizenship by Descent

The process of obtaining Italian citizenship by descent includes a critical phase of document gathering, where understanding certain nuances can be pivotal. In this context, there are three essential tips that prove immensely helpful. These tips are not just recommendations; they are strategic insights that guide applicants through the maze of bureaucratic requirements and specific document-related complexities. Adhering to these tips can significantly ease the process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is correctly prepared and presented. They serve as a beacon for applicants, illuminating the path towards a successful citizenship application. By embracing these insights, individuals can streamline their journey, effectively overcoming potential hurdles and bringing them closer to achieving their goal of Italian citizenship.
For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:
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Topics & Timestamps:
0.00 Intro & Opening Thoughts
0.38 What format do your documents need to be if you’re applying for Italian citizenship?
2.59 How old can these documents be?
4.34 What is the correct type of certification?
5.52 What is a “certified copy” and where can it be obtained?
7.28 Are there any additional requirements?
8.54 What intermediate steps are there before applying for apostilles?
10.00 What is an apostille?
11.36 Who is eligible to request vital records?
15.10 Are there any eligibility requirements when applying for apostilles?
15.43 Closing Thoughts & Outro

[@ItsJessieKate]

Super helpful thank you so much!

[@annaharpster5664]

Thank you for this very informative video. Question: You mention that documents must be recent. Are documents that are 2 years old and have been apostilled acceptable?

[@joannedagsvik9543]

Buongiorno. This is all excellent info. Grazie mille. What is the most cost-effective gra way to get the non-italian documents translated by a certified translator if you plan to reside in Italy and apply at an urban municipality in Puglia? Grazie ancore. Amo vostre video !

[@mca200tq]

Just wanted to add an asterisk to the comments about needing a stamp and signature, this does not necessarily mean a *wet* signature. Most counties issue certified copies with a machine printed signature of the county recorder and not a wet signature, but some counties will include a wet signature of the deputy that filled the document request. It's an annoying inconsistency.

[@Brancato8]

Great information, trying to get a hold of the consultant in Los Angeles is almost impossible it’s a several year wait if your lucky enough to get a person they will not make any appointments at this time, they only take calls for 1 hour a couple of days a week, very frustrating to say the least

[@anisasiddiqkara429]

The same in Miami consulate. Did you get anywhere with them since your post?

[@Brancato8]

@@anisasiddiqkara429 Yes I went on line booked a date an earlier date came up I went and was blown away at how nice they were from the front door, got my passport filled out missing paper work it took all about 30-45 minutes now I have all my documentation all I need is a driver license

[@JohnCash001]

It just sounds like with them that if one piece of information is missing.. that's it.. one reason I never applied.

[@Behemoth66]

Would a birth certificate for my father directly from Sicily need to be apostille?

[@raspberrycacao391]

I (and my comune) have been waiting for 7 weeks for responses to emails regarding our non renunciation certificates from both the Italian Consulate Philadelphia and the Italian Consulate Caracas, Venezuela. Do you know how long their typical response time is? Any advice on getting a reply? Thank you.

[@futurtrucker1991]

What about common law

[@angelad.ebanks4028]

So, wait, what???? I cannot use all these original italian documents for grand and great grand parents that it took us forever to obtain? How am I supposed to get some recent signature when the guy died a hundred years ago? Like, what? All this time I have only ever heard that we needed original birth certificates for parents, grand and greats....we got those....and now you're saying I cannot use them????????????

[@frankiedemarco364]

If I get my Italian citizenship through Jewish sanguinous, can I then automatically get Italian citizenship from my daughter, my sister, my brother?

[@staciamartin923]

No , your sister and brother have to apply separately and if they were born AFTER the Last Italian born ancestor naturalized then they are ineligible.
Your daughter if a minor will get it but if she becomes an adult before you are recognized or she is already an adult she has to apply on her own. Each applications must have their own cerified copies .

[@simplepixel5617]

Is this a clickbait video like the other two from the other channel? and this is actually how not to get the documents?

[@ToItalywithLove]

This is not clickbait. Marco speaks about how to obtain the records and what type of certifications/apostille. He is correct about NY and NYC records.

[@simplepixel5617]

You don't follow his other channel apparently for you to get the joke.@@ToItalywithLove

[@ToItalywithLove]

@@simplepixel5617 indeed I do follow all of ICA and ICS along with Globetrotters channels.