Guide to obtaining the certificate of free status

The certificate of single status is an official document issued by the Civil Registry Office of the municipality of residence or birth, which certifies that a person is not bound by marriage or a civil union (i.e., is free from marital ties).

In short, this certificate serves to prove the absence of marital ties or registered civil unions.

In the context of inheritance practices, the certificate of single status is useful for ascertaining the personal situation of the deceased or an heir, when it is necessary to verify the absence of a surviving spouse or correctly establish the inheritance shares due to legitimate relatives.

Here is the guide for Request the certificate of single status online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

How to obtain the certificate of single status

Through the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can request the certificate of single status online, securely, quickly, and completely digitally, without having to visit the municipal offices.

The service is designed for heirs who require official documentation for inheritance procedures.

This is the process:

1. Download the Delegation and Privacy Policy forms.
2. Fill out and sign the delegation form, selecting "Certificate of Single Status" among the required documents.
3. Send the signed documents via email, attaching a copy of the identity document and tax code of the heir or deceased.

By relying on the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the main registry and civil status certificates in a fast, secure, and traceable way, avoiding long waits at the counters.

Main advantages:

• No physical waiting at municipal counters
• Time and cost savings
• Fully digital management, from request to delivery of the document

Who issues the civil status certificate?

The certificate is issued by the municipality of residence or birth, depending on the entries in the registry records.

In the case of a deceased person, the request can be forwarded to the municipality of the last registered residence or to the municipality where civil status events are recorded.

With a formal delegation, the agency can submit the application to the competent municipality and send the certificate in digital format to the applicant.

What is the civil status certificate for?

The certificate of single status serves to demonstrate the absence of marital ties or civil unions of the deceased, a fundamental condition for correctly identifying the legitimate heirs and establishing their inheritance shares.

It is often required during the declaration of succession phase and to ensure that the legal situation of the deceased is clearly documented.

In addition to this certificate, the agency can also obtain deeds, records, and other registry or civil status certificates necessary for the declaration of succession, the Land registry transfers and other legal or administrative procedures.

A complete list of documents available with a single power of attorney, easily, securely, and in compliance with current legislation.

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