Guide to obtaining a full copy of the death certificate

The full copy of the death certificate is an official document issued by the Civil Registry Office of the Municipality where the death occurred. It contains the complete transcription of the death certificate found in the municipal records, including all the information and annotations reported in the original, such as the deceased's personal details, date, time, and place of death, as well as any additional notes relating to marital status or other legal events (for example, marriage, divorce, or amendments).

Compared to the death certificate or death extract, where the differences can be read here, the full copy is the most complete and Detailed, as it faithfully reproduces the entire content of the original deed.

It is often required in notarial, judicial, or inheritance procedures, when it is necessary to verify every information present in the civil status document.

Without a complete copy of the death certificate, it may be impossible to complete certain inheritance or administrative procedures, such as the declaration of succession, the land registry transfer, the closure of bank accounts, or the initiation of legal procedures related to the death.

Here's how to obtain a complete copy of the death certificate quickly and easily through the Inheritance Agency.

Instructions for requesting a copy of the death certificate

To request a copy of the death certificate you must:

1. Download the attachments available at the bottom of the page (Power of Attorney and Privacy)
2. Fill out and sign the forms, selecting the "Full copy of the death certificate" option.
3. Send the documentation to the email address segreteria@agenziadellesuccessioni.it, attaching the identity document and tax code of the heir and the deceased.

How much does the death certificate cost?

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

The Agenzia delle Successioni takes care, on behalf of the heirs, of obtaining all the necessary documents for the succession process, including a full copy of the death certificate.

By delegating the Agency, you can quickly and securely obtain one or more documents essential to start or complete the succession process.

The main advantages:

• No time wasted in municipal offices
• Reduction of costs and waiting times
• Complete and stress-free management of the entire procedure

Who issues the full copy of the death certificate?

The full copy of the death certificate is issued by Municipality where the death occurred or, in some cases, the Municipality of residence of the deceased.

The Agenzia delle Successioni can request the document on your behalf from the following municipalities in Italy, even if you live in another city or region. Find out here.

Who can request a copy of the death certificate?

A full copy of the death certificate is a certified photocopy of the original, registered in the Civil Registry, and contains all the deceased's information, including any annotations (such as the time of death).

Anyone interested and knowing the deceased's personal information can request it. Generally, it is issued upon express request and is not prohibited by law.

In addition to a full copy of the death certificate, the Agenzia delle Successioni can obtain on your behalf certificates, records, deeds, and documents useful for the declaration of succession.

Discover the complete list of documents that can be requested online with a single proxy.

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