Whether you are applying for Italian citizenship by descent, getting married in Italy, purchasing property or dealing with an Italian court or notary, Manchester Speak can help you prepare your UK documents for acceptance by the Italian authorities.

Italian authorities often require UK public documents to be legalised with a Hague Apostille and accompanied by an official translation. Depending on the purpose of the document, additional requirements may apply.

Our team can guide you through the process, helping you understand which documents require translation, Apostille or notarisation before they are accepted in Italy.

The typical process for most Italian document types is:

  1. Hague Apostille

    Issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), where required.

  2. Certified translation

    Translation of the document, and the Apostille certificate, into Italian.

  3. Submission

    Presentation to the relevant Italian authority, notary or court.

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Documents for Italy: Italian passport and document illustration in front of the Colosseum, Rome

Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

Manchester Speak regularly assists clients applying for Italian citizenship through their family ancestry.

Applications commonly require official UK documents relating to several generations of a family. Accuracy is essential, as even minor inconsistencies between names or dates can delay an application.

Documents frequently required include:

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Change of name deeds
Decree Absolute or final divorce orders
Adoption documents
Census and historical records, where applicable

We can assist with:

Certified translations
Hague Apostilles
Guidance on the order in which documents should be prepared
International courier delivery

Getting Married in Italy

If you are planning your wedding in Italy, you may be asked to provide a number of UK documents before your marriage can take place. These commonly include:

Birth certificate
Certificate of No Impediment (CNI)
Statutory Declaration confirming you are free to marry, where applicable
Decree Absolute or final divorce order, if previously married
Passport copies
Proof of address

Many of these documents will require an Apostille before they are translated for presentation to the Italian authorities.

Italian Property and Notarial Documents

Buying or selling property in Italy often involves providing officially translated documents to Italian notaries and other professionals. We regularly assist with:

Powers of attorney
Property purchase documents
Mortgage documentation
Bank statements
Proof of income
Employment letters
Company documentation
Identity documents

Italian Court Proceedings

We also provide certified translations for:

Civil proceedings
Probate matters
Property disputes
Family proceedings
Court orders
Judgments and witness statements

Accuracy is particularly important where documents form part of legal proceedings.

Need Documents Translated for Italy?

Send us your document and tell us what it is needed for, and we'll advise on the right service.

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