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Guide to obtaining a family status certificate with kinship relationships

Guide to obtaining a family status certificate with kinship relationships

Instructions for quickly requesting a family status certificate with kinship relationships

The family status certificate with kinship relationships is an official document issued by the Registry Office of the municipality of residence, which certifies not only the composition of the family unit, but also the kinship or affinity ties between the cohabiting individuals. Now let's look specifically at what the family status certificate with kinship relationships is.

Unlike the simple family status certificate, this document specifies the degree of kinship between family members (for example: spouse, child, parent, sibling, etc.) and is required in numerous legal, inheritance, and administrative areas, where it is necessary to precisely demonstrate family relationships.

In the context of inheritance, the family status certificate with kinship relationships is essential to ascertain the legitimate heirs and reconstruct the family situation of the deceased, for the purposes of filing the inheritance declaration and the distribution of the estate. 

 

Here is the guide to requesting the family status certificate with kinship relationships online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

 

How can I get a family status certificate with kinship relationships online?

Through the Agenzia delle Successioni, it is possible to obtain the family status certificate with kinship relationships digitally, quickly and securely, without having to go to the municipal offices in person.

The service is designed for heirs who need to submit official documentation as part of inheritance procedures.

Here's what you need to do to start the request:

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

Once the request is received, the Agenzia delle Successioni will verify the information with the relevant municipality and provide a personalized quote based on the required certificates.

 

By relying on the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can receive your family status certificate with kinship relationships conveniently, quickly and completely digitally, avoiding long waits and complex bureaucratic procedures.

These are the main advantages:

  1. No queues or appointments at municipal offices
  2. Reduced release times and simplified management
  3. Sending the certificate in authenticated digital format

 

Who can request a family status certificate with kinship relationships?

The family status certificate with kinship relationships is issued by the municipality of residence of the interested person, based on the information contained in the municipal registry records.

In the case of deceased persons, the request can be forwarded to the Municipality of the last registered residence.
With formal authorizationthe Agenzia delle Successioni is authorized to request the document directly from the competent municipal offices and transmit it to the applicant in digital format.

Find out in which municipality you can submit the certificate request.

 

What is the purpose of a family status certificate with kinship relationships?

family status certificate with kinship relationships is essential in inheritance procedures to identify legitimate heirs and reconstruct the deceased's family composition.

This document allows you to clearly verify the kinship ties between the members of the household, making it an essential tool for inheritance declarationsland registry transfers and other legal procedures.

 

In addition to the family status certificate with kinship relationships, the Agenzia delle Successioni can obtain registry documents, civil status certificates, and official records useful for completing any inheritance or administrative procedures.

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

 

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

Click here if you were looking for the AIRE family status certificate instead .

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