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REGISTRY: birth, marriage, death and divorce

It is mandatory for certificates attesting birth, marriage, death or divorce of Italian citizens abroad to be registered in Italy as well. 

This Consulate may assist with the registration in Italy of certificates issued by foreign authorities attesting birth, death, marriage, civil union or divorce of Italian citizens. Original versions of said documents are collected from Italian citizens residing in our consular district and sent to Italy’s local Council for registration. More information on the Farnesina website or by emailing manchester.civile@esteri.it

 

WHO MAY USE THIS SERVICE

The service is intended for AIRE-registered Italian citizens residing in Manchester’s consular district.

Even when residing abroad, all Italian citizens are required to report any changes to their or their family’s civil status to the relevant consular office as per place of residence or per event’s place of occurrence, by providing the complete documentation.

Consular attendance is often not required, as most services may be requested and received by post. Original certificates cannot be returned as they must be kept in the Consulate’s archive. Some services require an appointment, to be booked through Prenot@Mi.

Selected services attract a fee. For services provided by post, payment is collected through a postal order, while for services provided by appointment, payment must be made by cash.

 

BIRTH

Consular attendance is not required: registration in Italy of a birth certificate may be requested by post by providing the following:

  1. Application form, completed and signed by one of the parents, preferably the one with Italian citizenship;
  2. In case of a birth in the United Kingdom, original birth certificate, apostillized and translated (Legalizations, Apostilles, and Translations – Consulate of Italy in Manchester). Photocopies cannot be accepted.
  3. In case of a birth occurred in countries other than the United Kingdom, the birth certificate must be legalized and translated into Italian as indicated by the relevant consular office;
  4. A photocopy of both parents’ valid passports or identity cards.

 

IMPORTANT! If the parents were married in Italy or their marriage was already registered, it is sufficient that only one informant appears on the birth certificate. In the case of a marriage occurred abroad, it is necessary to attach the application for registration of the marriage certificate (see below). If the parents are not married, both parents’ names must appear in the certificate’s informant field. For children born to same sex couples, please see below.

The above-listed documents must be mailed to:

Consulate of Italy – STATO CIVILE

58 Spring Gardens

Manchester M2 1EW

Original certificates cannot be returned. Incorrect or incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

 

MARRIAGE

Consular attendance is not required: registration in Italy of a marriage certificate may be requested by post by providing the following:

  1. Application form, signed by one or both spouses;
  2. In case of a marriage occurred in the United Kingdom, original full marriage certificate, apostillized and translated (Legalizations, Apostilles, and Translations – Consulate of Italy in Manchester). Photocopies cannot be accepted.
  3. In case of a marriage occurred in countries other than the United Kingdom, the marriage certificate must be legalized and translated into Italian as indicated by the relevant consular office;
  4. A photocopy of the valid passports or identity cards for both spouses.

The above-listed documents must be mailed to:

Consulate of Italy – STATO CIVILE

58 Spring Gardens

Manchester  M2 1EW

Original certificates cannot be returned. Incorrect or incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

 

CIVIL UNION/SAME SEX MARRIAGE

Consular attendance is not required: registration in Italy of a civil union or of a same sex marriage certificate may be requested by post by providing the following:

  1. Application form, signed by both partners;
  2. In case of a civil union or same sex marriage established in the United Kingdom, original marriage/civil partnership certificate, apostillized, and translated (Legalizations, Apostilles, and Translations – Consulate of Italy in Manchester). Photocopies cannot be accepted.
  3. In case of a union established in countries other than the United Kingdom, the marriage certificate must be legalized and translated into Italian as indicated by the relevant consular office;
  4. Photocopy of both partners’ valid passports or identity cards.

The above-listed documents must be mailed to:

Consulate of Italy – STATO CIVILE

58 Spring Gardens

Manchester  M2 1EW

IMPORTANT! Both civil unions and same sex marriages will be registered in the Italian legal system in the special Provisional Register of Civil Unions established at each Municipality as civil union.

(art. 9, paragraph 1, DPCM 144/2016). In documents and acts where civil status is indicated, at the request of the interested parties, the formulas “united civilly” will be used (art. 7, paragraph 2, DPCM 144/2016).

Original certificates cannot be returned. Incorrect or incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

 

DEATH

Consular attendance is not required: registration in Italy of a death certificate may be requested by post by providing the following:

  1. Application form, accompanied by a photocopy of the applicant’s identity document;
  2. For deaths occurred in the United Kingdom, original death certificate (Extract of an Entry in the Registers of Deaths), apostillized, and translated into Italian (Legalizations, Apostilles, and Translations – Consulate of Italy in Manchester). Photocopies cannot be accepted.
  3. In the case of a death in countries other than the United Kingdom, the death certificate must be legalized and translated into Italian as indicated by the relevant consular office;
  4. A photocopy of the deceased identity document.

The above-listed documents must be mailed to:

Consulate of Italy – STATO CIVILE

58 Spring Gardens

Manchester M2 1EW

Original certificates cannot be returned. Incorrect or incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

 

DIVORCE

Consular attendance is not required: registration in Italy of British divorce papers may be requested by post by providing the following:

  1. Application form, signed by the Italian citizen;
  2. Photocopy of both spouses valid passports or ID cards;
  3. Original divorce papers (decree final and absolute), bearing the judge’s stamp “I certify that this is a true copy of an original document filed with this Court“, plus a certified Italian translation of the entire document;
  4. If the British divorce papers were issued by the Court in PDF format, the delivery note with which the Court issued the document to the applicant must be attached;
  5. If the British divorce was issued BEFORE December 31, 2020, a duly completed Model Article 39 – Form D180 must be submitted, duly dated, signed, and stamped by Court  (translation not required);
  6. If the British divorce was issued AFTER December 31, 2020, an original decree nisi must be submitted, bearing the judge’s stamp: “I certify that this is a true copy of an original document filed with this Court”, plus an Italian certified translation of the entire document;
  7. If the judgment is rendered in default of appearance, and the applicant is the petitioner themselves, please send confirmation of service acknowledgment to the respondent, accompanied by proof of sending from the Court, bearing the “true copy” stamp from the judge, plus an Italian translation of the entire document;
  8. Applicant’s statement regarding the presence or absence of children under 18 from the former spouse at the time of applying for divorce registration (Forms Page);
  9. A special delivery envelope up to 100g.

IMPORTANT! In case of agreement on minor children, the Agreement for children must be attached, accompanied by an Italian translation and the aforementioned “true copy” stamp from the judge. Alternatively, you can provide: a letter from the Court certifying the non-necessity of intervention regarding minor children, proof of agreement reached between the parties in front of a British lawyer, or an agency recognized by the British government. This documentation, together with a certified translation, must be accompanied by a self-certification attesting to one of the aforementioned circumstances.

For registration of divorce papers issued in a country other than the United Kingdom, documents must be legalized and translated as indicated by the relevant consular office.

The above-listed documents must be mailed to:

Consulate of Italy – STATO CIVILE

58 Spring Gardens

Manchester M2 1EW

Original certificates cannot be returned. Incorrect or incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

Updated 13.03.2024 EM