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Guide to obtaining a certificate of last residence

Guide to obtaining a certificate of last residence

Instructions for quickly requesting a certificate of last residence

The certificate of last residence is a document issued by the Municipal Registry Office that certifies the last registered residential address for a person before death.

The certificate contains the complete personal data of the interested party, the address of the last home, and the date of cessation of residence at the issuing Municipality.

This document is often required in the context of inheritance matters, for example for the inheritance declaration, for the transfer Land registry or to verify the registration continuity of the deceased or an heir.

 

Here is the guide to requesting the certificate of last residence through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

 

How to request the certificate of last residence online

Through the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the certificate of last residence directly online, simply and securely, without physically going to the municipal offices.

The service is intended for heirs who need of official documentation for inheritance procedures.

To submit the request:

  1. Download the Delegation and Privacy Policy forms available at the bottom of the page.
  2. Complete and sign the delegation, indicating "Certificate of last residence" as the document to be requested.
  3. Send the documentation via email to segreteria@agenziadellesuccessioni.it, attaching a copy of the identity document and tax code of the heir and the deceased.

Once the request has been received, the Agenzia delle Successioni will proceed to verify of the data and will provide a personalized quote based on the certificates required.

 

Choosing the Agenzia delle Successioni allows you to obtain the certificate of last residence quickly and with completely online management, avoiding the complexities of municipal procedures.

The main advantages:

  1. No need to visit the counters
  2. Reduced issuance times
  3. Safe and traceable delivery of the document

 

Where can I find the certificate of last residence of the Deceased?

The certificate of last residence is issued by the Municipality of the deceased's last registered residence.

Thanks to the formal delegation, the Agenzia delle Successioni can submit the request on your behalf and transmit the certificate in digital format.

 

In addition to the certificate of last residence, the Agenzia delle Successioni can obtain registry and civil status certificates on your behalf. Deeds and Inspections essential for the Inheritance Declaration.

All documents can be obtained online, with a single proxy and in full compliance with current registry regulations. Find out which ones.

 

If you wish to download the certificate of residence, click here.

If you wish to download the AIRE certificate of residence, click here.

If you wish to download the certificate of residence for cohabitation, click here.

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