It is not possible for a member of the public to obtain a legalization appointment at the Embassy without going through this procedure online (free of charge) or via the vfs website (subject to a vfs service fee). In addition to legalizing documents issued by the Italian authorities, it is possible to certify official translations of documents from Italian into a foreign language. These translations, which can be carried out by our multilingual team of experts, may become legally binding abroad if they are subject to a special legalisation procedure carried out before the Italian court. The A&P team can help you legalize Italian documents. On the other hand, the deadline for legalization of the consulate is about two weeks, according to the competent consulate. (a) assist the public at the Embassy of Italy in preparing accurate and complete applications for certification and (b) create an Account Clearance Code that allows users to make an appointment with the Embassy of Italy where the actual submission of their application will take place. Note: The application for legalization is not submitted online. This is done by the user on the day of the appointment at the embassy. Steps 2 and 3 of this procedure require general information about the user and any power of attorney (delegation). This site contains a reference table with an exhaustive list of administrative procedures. Users are expected to first identify the procedure they wish to initiate. Each procedure requires the legalization of a number of documents, which are listed in the right-hand column of the table.
Once users have found the administrative file they need to legalize on the table, they need to check the appropriate boxes in step 4. Once checked, the system will provide a series of screens to verify that users` documents are correct and complete with regard to the procedure the user wishes to initiate. To do this, users must fill in the screens with the data available in the documents in their possession or answer YES if this option is available. Once all screens are complete, users can click the „Submit” button in step 13. The system generates a report and the code, which the user emails to consolare.islamabad@esteri.it In response, the Embassy of Italy will indicate a date and time to submit the legalization application. The applicant will come to the Embassy on the agreed date and time and bring with him: Click to Dowload Form completed in all parts; Submission report issued by this software; If the person presenting themselves at the embassy is acting on behalf of another person, they must also bring a valid power of attorney. Let`s say you want to register your marriage in Italy. After filling in the general information about the applicant and any power of attorney, go to the reference table on the Marriage Registration page The marriage registration appears in the left-hand column, first row. In the right column, you will learn that to register a marriage, you need to legalize: Nikkah Nama, marriage registration certificate and family registration certificate. Once you`ve verified that all three documents are with you, proceed to the Step 4 page and check the three appropriate boxes. When you click „Next”, the system will take you to three screens where you will find questions about the same three documents.
Note that for the appointment code to be issued, you must be able to answer „YES” to all questions that include this option. You answer all the questions and click „Submit” on the final screen. The system generates a report and the code, which the user emails to consolare.islamabad@esteri.it In response, the Embassy of Italy will indicate a date and time to submit the legalization application. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the legalization of documents in Italy. Documents, including educational certificates, required in the UAE must undergo a full document legalization process (officially recognized) and be cross-referenced prior to use. The legalization of documents in Italy can be requested by: This section is dedicated to the functioning of document legalization in Italy, depending on the types of documents, legalizations and jurisdictional authorities. Access to the consular building is limited to individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or who have recovered from COVID-19 or who have had a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of entering the property. In addition, individuals entering the consular building must confirm that they have not travelled to a restricted country that would require a quarantine period. All persons entering the consular building must wear a mask in accordance with Italian decrees imposing social distancing. Call or email the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate for assistance. If you need to submit an Italian document or certificate in a foreign country that is NOT a member of the Apostille Convention, it is necessary that it goes through the legalization process of the consulate to be valid abroad. We can help you obtain the Italian documents and have them legalized on your behalf and send the documents wherever you are. Arletti & Partners can help you obtain a standard apostille or legalization stamp on your documents and/or request new documents if necessary. After the embassy attestation process, you will submit the same documents to locally responsible government authentication agencies such as the State Department for later validation. You may also be asked to provide additional documents. You must send your documents to the appropriate official body, depending on where your documents were issued in Italy – Ministry of Education, University and Research, etc. To legalize a U.S. document for use in Italy, you must have it stamped with an apostille stamp by the Secretary of State of the state where the document was issued, in accordance with the Hague Convention on the Legalization of Foreign Public Documents. Depending on the body that issued a particular document, the ministry delegates the prosecutor`s office to the courts and prefectures to the legalization process.
By providing information about yourself and the documents you wish to legalize, you confirm that they are accurate and complete. Once the system determines that this is the case, you are ready to submit your application for legalization. The website will issue you a code. Email the code to consolare.islamabad@esteri.it to receive your appointment at the embassy. Depending on the country of destination, the document requires a special type of legalization. If you would like to know more about the types of legalization and our process, please visit our dedicated website: Legalization and Apostille. Italy and the United States are both members of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 on the Abolition of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Due to the Convention, it is no longer necessary to ask the embassies or consulates of both countries to legalize a document or document. Legalization has been replaced by an „apostille” that is affixed to the document. After that, the document will be recognized as legal in both countries.
We ensure that all required documents are certified and that the necessary signatures and seals are obtained. Once all your Italian documents have been officially validated, we will send you back your entire file, saving you time and energy so you can focus on other commitments. This information is provided for informational purposes only. The applicable matrimonial law is the same throughout Italy. However, local town halls may interpret the law slightly differently and waive certain requirements. Please contact the registration office of the town hall where you wish to get married for a final list of documents and how many days before the date of the ceremony you must submit them. A complete list of town halls in Italy can be found on this website. The relevant local prosecutor`s office or provincial prefecture will receive your documents and certification will begin.
After authentication, we will return your documents to the local UAE embassy for further certification. Once this is done, MOFA UAE will provide the final document certificate, after which your documents will be valid for use and will be returned to you. The apostille is a stamp or seal affixed to documents or certificates issued by foreign authorities to confirm their authenticity and make them valid for use in the country where the document is to be used or presented; in this case, from the United States to Italy and vice versa. Let`s say you are an expat of Italian nationality residing in the United Arab Emirates. In this case, you will need to process the certificate from the Embassy of Italy in the United Arab Emirates. This is a long and lengthy process that requires the collection, organization and submission of relevant documents and cover letters to the Embassy of Italy. Lack of authentication can lead to job search issues, objections from schools and educational institutions, and warranty issues when renting real estate for accommodation. Home » Legalization of documents » Legalization and apostille of documents in Italy Religious ceremony: A religious ceremony is considered valid if it is performed by a Roman Catholic priest. A separate civil marriage is not required, as the priest registers the marriage with the civil authorities. The use of this system is free of charge. Users who prefer to do so can choose to avail VFS support, which is provided in exchange for a service fee.
Declaration of intention to marry: You must present all the documents listed above to the marriage office (Ufficio Matrimoni) of the town hall (municipio) of the city where the marriage is contracted and submit a „declaration of intention to marry” (Dichiarazione di Matrimonio) before a civil registrar (ufficiale di stato civile).