Guide to obtaining a civil status certificate

The civil status certificate is an official document issued by the Civil Status Office of the municipality of residence or birth , which certifies the personal and family status of an individual. In these few words we try to explain what the civil status certificate is .

The certificate may contain information relating to birth, marriage, civil union, separation, divorce, or death, depending on the type of certification requested.

In the context of inheritance practices, the civil status certificate is essential to demonstrate the family or marital ties of the deceased and to identify those entitled to the inheritance, such as spouse, children or other legitimate relatives. 

Here is the guide to requesting a civil status certificate online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

How to get a civil status certificate online?

Through the Agenzia delle Successioni, it is possible to obtain the civil status certificate online, safely, quickly and completely digitally, without the need to go to the municipal offices.

The service is designed for heirs who need to obtain official documentation for inheritance procedures .

To request the document:

1. Download the Delegation and Privacy Policy forms available at the bottom of the page.
2. Complete and sign the authorization form, selecting "Civil Status Certificate" from the required documents.
3. Send the documentation to the email address segreteria@agenziadellesuccessioni.it , attaching a copy of the identity document and tax code of the heir or deceased.

Once the forms are received, the Agenzia delle Successioni will verify the request and provide a personalized quote based on the certificates required.

By relying on the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the main registry and civil certificates quickly, safely, and traceably, avoiding long waits and complex procedures.

The advantages of the service:

1. No queues at the municipal offices
2. Saving time and money
3. Complete digital management, from request to document delivery

Who issues the civil status certificate

The civil status certificate is issued by the municipality where the person resides or was born, depending on the annotations present in the municipal registers.

In the case of deceased persons, the request can be forwarded to the Municipality of the last registered residence or to the one where the civil status events were registered (marriage, separation, etc.).

With formal delegation, the Agenzia delle Successioni can submit the application to the competent municipal offices and transmit the certificate to the applicant in digital format.

Find out in which municipality it can be requested.

What is the purpose of a civil status certificate in inheritance matters?

Civil status certificates in successions serve to demonstrate kinship or family ties with the deceased and to establish the composition of the family unit for the identification of the heirs. 

They are essential for initiating bureaucratic procedures, such as filing the inheritance declaration, and for certifying the deceased's legal status (e.g., marital status, marriage) necessary for the transfer of inherited assets.

What is the difference between a civil status certificate and a single status certificate?

Civil status certificate is a generic term for documents that record events such as birth, marriage, and death.

The certificate of single status, on the other hand, is a specific type of civil status certificate that attests the absence of marital ties (single, unmarried, divorced, widowed).

Therefore, the civil status certificate is the general category, while the single status certificate is a specific subcategory.

In addition to the civil status certificate, the Agenzia delle Successioni can take care of obtaining deeds, inspections and registry or civil status certificates , necessary for the inheritance declaration, land registry transfers and other legal or administrative procedures.

Consult the complete list of documents, obtainable with a single delegation, in a simple, secure way and compliant with current legislation.

Click here if you were looking for the certificate of single status instead.