Guide to obtaining a cohabitation agreement certificate

The cohabitation contract certificate is an official document issued by the Civil Registry Office of the municipality where the cohabitants reside or where the contract was registered.

It certifies the existence of a cohabitation agreement stipulated between two adults, linked by a stable emotional relationship and registered cohabitation, pursuant to Law no. 76 of 2016 .

The certificate contains the personal details of the cohabitants , the date of signing of the contract, the municipality of registration and may contain any subsequent annotations , such as modifications, resolutions or cessations of the cohabitation agreement.

It is an essential document for various legal, administrative and inheritance procedures, such as the declaration of succession.

Here's a guide to requesting a cohabitation agreement certificate online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

How do I request a cohabitation agreement certificate online?

With the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the cohabitation agreement certificate online, without having to go to the Town Hall in person.

The service is designed for heirs who need to obtain official documents for succession management.

To submit the request you must:

1. Download the forms attached at the bottom of the page (Delegation and Privacy Policy).
2. Fill them out and sign them , selecting the type of certificate required.
3. Send the documentation via email to segreteria@agenziadellesuccessioni.it , attaching the identity documents and tax codes of the cohabitants or the requesting delegate.

Once the documentation is received, the Agenzia delle Successioni will verify the request and send a personalized quote based on the required certificates.

By choosing Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the main registry and civil certificates quickly, safely and traceably, avoiding waiting times and complex procedures.

The advantages of the service are:

1. Elimination of queues at municipal offices
2. Saving time and costs
3. Complete digital management, from request to delivery

Who issues the cohabitation contract certificate?

The cohabitation contract certificate is issued by the municipality where the cohabitants reside or by the municipality where the contract was registered and filed.

Upon formal authorization, the Agenzia delle Successioni can submit the request to the relevant offices and deliver the document directly to the applicant, in digital or paper format. 

What is the purpose of a cohabitation certificate?

For inheritance purposes in Italy, the cohabitation certificate is a fundamental document to demonstrate the existence of a de facto cohabitation and access the protections provided by the Cirinnà Law.

However, it is crucial to underline that such certification does not confer the status of legitimate heir on the surviving cohabitant.

In the absence of a will, the cohabitant has no right to inheritance shares, which pass to the deceased's relatives. The main right arising from registered cohabitation is the right to reside in the house of common residence for a limited period, an essential protection, but distinct from patrimonial succession .

Therefore, drawing up a will remains the only way to guarantee the cohabitant a share of the estate, while respecting the rights of the forced heirs.

In addition to the cohabitation contract certificate, the Agenzia delle Successioni can obtain on your behalf deeds, records and registry or civil status certificates, useful for the inheritance declaration, land registry transfers, or other legal and administrative practices .

View the complete list of documents that can be requested online with a single authorization, conveniently, securely, and in compliance with current legislation.