Guide to obtaining a copy of your will

A copy of the will is an official document that faithfully reproduces the contents of the testament drawn up by the deceased, whether it is holographic, public, or secret.

This is a document of fundamental importance in the succession process, as it allows you to ascertain the deceased's last wishes and identify the beneficiaries of the inheritance or individual legacies.

A copy of the will may be requested by legitimate, compulsory, or testamentary heirs, as well as by their legal representatives or professionals appointed to manage the declaration of succession.

Here is the guide to requesting a copy of your will online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

How to obtain a copy of your will online?

With the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain a copy of your will safely, confidentially, and in compliance with current legislation, without having to visit multiple offices or archives. Notaries.

The service allows you to request a certified copy of the published will, a certified copy issued by the depositary notary or the District Notarial Archive, or an extract of the will limited to the provisions of interest.

This is the request procedure:

1. Download the Delegation and Privacy Policy forms available at the bottom of the page;
2. Fill out and sign the delegation, selecting "Copy of the will" from the required documents;
3. Send the documentation via email to segreteria@agenziadellesuccessioni.it, attaching a copy of the identity document and tax code of the applicant, as well as the deceased's if available.

Once the request is received, the Agenzia delle Successioni will search for the will in the relevant archives and provide a personalized quote based on the type and complexity of the matter.

By relying on the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain a copy of the will with a professional, fast, and fully traceable service.

These are the main advantages:

1. No need to contact multiple notaries or archives;
2. Complete management of the matter by qualified professionals;
3. Digital delivery or quickly on paper;

Who can request a copy of a will?

A copy of the will can be obtained from the notary who is the custodian of the deed, in the case of a public or secret will. Another option is the District Notarial Archive, which preserves the deeds of retired or deceased notaries. The last option is through the General Register of Wills, which can be consulted through the Network of European Will Registers (RERT), in the case of wills published in other EU countries.

The Agenzia delle Successioni takes care of the verification and official acquisition of the copy, guaranteeing the authenticity of the document and the confidentiality of the information contained therein.

Find out in which Municipality you can request a copy of your will.

In addition to the copy of your will, the Agenzia delle Successioni can provide you with registry certificates, civil status records, and tax documents necessary for the complete management of inheritance procedures or administrative.

Consult the complete list of documents obtainable with a single proxy, easily, compliant with regulations, and entirely digitally.

Click here if you would like to learn more about drafting a testament.

Click here if you were looking for the copy of the tax code.

Click here if you were looking for the copy of the identity document.