Regione Veneto
FAQ: Frequently asked questions and answers - Vital Records
BIRTHS
When can I obtain birth certificates?
Immediately after the registration of the deed, the Civil Registry Office can issue birth certificates.
Where can I obtain other birth certificates?
Birth certificates can be requested at the multipurpose public relations office helpdesks or, if the requester is in possession of a digital identity code, they can be downloaded directly by accessing the DIME platform (only for computerised deeds).
The certificate of family status or residence can be requested at any registry front office two days after registration of the deed.
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If I am resident in a municipality other than that of my child's birth, how can I register the birth in my municipality of residence?
It will be the responsibility of the office that received the birth declaration to send a copy of the birth certificate to the municipality of residence of the mother.
How can I change my surname or first name?
If you wish to change your name or add another name, or if you wish to change your surname, you must make an application to the prefect of the province of your place of residence or in whose district the Civil Registry Office where the birth certificate to which the request relates is located. The applicant must set out the reasons for the request in the application.
The decree authorising the change of name or surname must be transcribed by the Civil Registrar of the place of residence at the request of the person concerned for the purpose of subsequent updating of personal details.
CITIZENSHIP
Who must apply for the acquisition of nationality at the Prefecture?
The application for the acquisition of Italian nationality must be submitted to the Prefecture by the EU citizen or foreigner who:
- has married an Italian national;
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- has continuous residence in Italy in accordance with the regulations in force.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
If I am a minor, may I request banns of marriage?
Yes, minors must submit the decree of admission to marriage issued by the Juvenile Court.
If I have been widowed for less than 300 days, can I request banns of marriage?
Yes, on submission of the dispensation from impediment set out in Art. 89 of the Italian Civil Code, to be requested from the court in whose district the municipality of residence is located.
What documents must a foreign or EU citizen submit in order to request banns of marriage ?
They must produce the certificate of no impediment referred to in Art. 116 of the Civil Code issued by the competent consular authorities, complete with personal details.
How many days do banns of marriage remain posted and where can they be viewed?
The banns are published for eight consecutive days and can be viewed online at the banns of marriage notice board click here
When can I receive the certificate of publication?
the certificate of publication of banns is issued four days after the last day of publication and from that moment on the marriage can take place. The certificate of publication of banns is valid for 180 days. Once this period has elapsed, new banns of marriage are required in order for the marriage to take place.
WEDDING
Can I get married in a municipality other than my municipality of residence?
If the bride and groom wish to contract a civil marriage in a municipality other than their municipality of residence, they must submit a specific reasoned request, with revenue stamps, to the Mayor of the municipality where the banns were made.
Once the time limit for publication of banns has elapsed, the Mayor will request in writing a proxy from the Civil Registrar of the place where the marriage is to take place.
In this case (of spouses residing in a municipality other than that of the marriage), the Civil Registrar will send a copy of the marriage certificate to the municipality of residence of the spouses.
How can I choose the matrimonial property regime?
If, at the time of marriage, the spouses do not declare to the Civil Registry Office that they have chosen the matrimonial regime of separation of property, the matrimonial regime of “community of property” is automatically established. The bride and groom may make marriage agreements by public deed (with a notary public) at any time.
Can I recognise a child at marriage?
At the time of the marriage, the spouses may also declare that they recognise any natural children born of their union.
When can I receive a marriage certificate?
The Civil Registry Office may issue marriage certificates immediately after the civil marriage ceremony. Updated civil registration certificates will be available two days after the marriage.
Where can I obtain other marriage certificates?
Marriage certificates may be requested at the multipurpose public relations office helpdesks or, if one is in possession of a digital identity code, may be downloaded directly by accessing the DIME platform (only for computerised deeds).
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SEPARATIONS AND DIVORCES
Can I apply for a periodic separation or divorce allowance?
Yes, the parties may request, at all times jointly, the award of a periodic (separation or divorce) allowance.
Can I come alone for the conclusion of an agreement?
No, for both the separation or divorce agreement and the subsequent confirmation both parties must be present with the optional assistance of a lawyer.
CIVIL UNIONS
What is the law regulating same-sex civil unions?
Law No. 76 of 20 May 2016 “Regulation of civil unions between persons of the same sex and regulation of cohabitations” introduced into the Italian legal system the institution of civil unions between persons of the same sex as a specific social formation within the meaning of Articles 2 and 3 of the Italian Constitution.
A civil partnership between two adult persons of the same sex is formed by a declaration before the Civil Registrar and in the presence of two witnesses.
By forming a civil union, the parties acquire the same rights and duties.
In particular, the following derive from it:
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the obligation of moral and material assistance;
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the obligation of cohabitation;
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the obligation to contribute economically in relation to one's capacity for professional or household work;
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the obligation to define the address of the family and residence by mutual agreement.
Can I take a common surname for the duration of the civil partnership?
The parties may agree, by declaring it to the Civil Registrar, to take a common surname for the duration of the union, choosing one of their surnames.
A party may declare to the Civil Registrar that it wishes to place its own surname, if different, before or after the common surname.
How can I choose the matrimonial property regime?
In the absence of a different agreement between the parties, the property regime is that of community of property. The rules of the civil code apply to property agreements.
What are the grounds for impediment or nullity?
A civil partnership is precluded by the previous marriage or civil partnership bond, by ban, by the existence of a relationship of kinship, affinity or adoption between the parties, by the conviction of one of the parties for attempted or consummated murder against the spouse or the person civilly united with the other party to the civil union.
Provision is made for the regulation of cases of nullity of civil unions.
How is a civil union dissolved?
The civil partnership is dissolved by a joint or several appearance before the Civil Registrar, and certain rules provided for divorce apply, with the exclusion of the institution of separation.
What regulations apply with regard to succession?
With regard to succession, part of the rules contained in Book Two of the Italian Civil Code apply to civil unions.
AUTHORISATION FOR THE CASTING OF ASHES
Can I bring ashes from a cremated corpse into Italy?
Please contact the Mortuary Police Service.
CERTIFICATES, EXTRACTS, COPIES
What are the deadlines for issuing certificates?
Computerised certificates, meaning certificates/extracts of birth certificates from 1.1.1964; certificates/extracts of marriage certificates from 1.1.1978; and certificates/extracts of death certificates from 21.11.1996, are issued:
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by the multipurpose public relations office helpdesks, in person by appointment at the Single Contact Centre tel. 041041;
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by the registry front office, in person (max. 10 minutes) by appointment at the Single Contact Centre tel. 041041;
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from your desktop, where they can be extracted and printed directly, using the digital identity code through the DIME La città di Venezia per te - Access the digital helpdesk. The public digital identity system SPID allows the public and businesses to access online government services and private individuals participating with a single digital identity. The digital identity consists of credentials (username and password) that are issued to the user and which allow access to all online services. For further information www.comune.venezia.it/it/content/come-si-ottiene-lidentità-spid
Non-computerised certification, meaning certificates/extracts of birth/marriage and death prior to those dates, as well as full copies of deeds, is issued:
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after a maximum of 10 working days.
How long is a certificate/extract valid?
The validity of certificates/extracts is 6 months from the date of issue.
For information on the processing of personal data, please visit the dedicated page: "Information on the processing of personal data"
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