Legalization

Italian Document authentication/legalization service in Italy

All type of Italian document needs to be legalized to be valid for use abroad. In cases where an apostille is not an option, then authentication and legalization by the Consulate of the destination country in Italy should be applied. The process includes legalizing the original document at the Prefecture or the Public Prosecutor’s Office (depend on the typology and issuing entity of document) and following with Consular legalization in the embassy of the destination country in Italy.

Legalization – Authenticating the signature on the Italian Documents

If you need to submit an Italian document or certificate to a foreign country that is NOT a member of the Apostille Convention, it is necessary to have it go through the legalization process the Prefecture or the Public Prosecutor’s Office (depend on the typology and issuing entity of document). Legalizing a document means having the signature validated by the Italian authority.

We can assist with obtaining the Italian documents, and have them legalized on your behalf, and ship the documents to where ever you are. Here below some examples of the most requested Italian documents from our clients:

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Residence certificate
• Family status certificate
• Citizenship certificate
• Certificate of Criminal Record
• Certificate of Pending Charges
• Diploma and Academic Certificates
• Company Registry Report (VISURA)

Next step – Consular Legalization

If you need to submit an Italian document or certificate to a foreign country that is also a member of the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention,  it is necessary to have it go through the consulate legalization process to be valid abroad. We can assist on that as well, find more information here: Document authentication and consular legalization service in Italy

We provide services exclusively for Italian Citizenship applicants assisted by MAZZESCHI – the leading citizenship consultancy in Italy .

Our assistance includes obtaining the requested certificates on your behalf and ship the original document worldwide with reliable express courier service.

If you are not sure which type of legalization is needed for the purpose of Italian Citizenship application, do not hesitate to contact Mazzeshi’s citizenship consultants in at citizenship@mazzeschi.it. The citizenship consultants know the requirements and procedures to ensure your Italian documents and certificates are accepted and will be happy to suggest services that suit your needs.