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Guide to obtaining a marriage certificate

Guide to obtaining a marriage certificate

Instructions for quickly requesting a marriage certificate

The marriage certificate is an official document issued by the Civil Registry Office of the municipality of residence or where the marriage was celebrated, which certifies the union between two people.

In short, the marriage certificate serves to confirm the marital status of an individual and to provide official information on the date, place, and personal details of the spouses.

In the context of inheritance procedures, the marriage certificate is essential to demonstrate the marital status of the deceased and to correctly identify the legitimate heirs, such as the surviving spouse and children.

 

Here is the guide to requesting the marriage certificate online through the Agenzia delle Successioni.

 

How to obtain a marriage certificate online

Through the Agenzia delle Successioni, you can request a marriage certificate online, safely, quickly, and completely digitally, without having to visit the municipal offices.

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

To request the document:

  1. Download the Delegation and Privacy Policy forms available at the bottom of the page.
  2. Fill out and sign the delegation, selecting "Marriage Extract" among 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, Agenzia delle Successioni will verify the request and provide a personalized quote based on the extracts required.

 

With Agenzia delle Successioni, you can obtain the main registry and civil certificates quickly, safely and traceably, avoiding queues at the counters. Municipalities.

Main advantages:

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

 

Who issues the marriage certificate?

The marriage certificate is issued by the municipality where the marriage was celebrated or where the spouses reside, depending on the entries in the civil registry.

In the case of deceased persons, the request can be forwarded to the municipality of their last registered residence or to the one where the marriage was The marriage event has been registered.

With a formal delegation, the Agenzia delle Successioni can submit the application to the competent municipal offices and send the extract in digital format to the applicant. The most requested services are the marriage certificate in Rome and the marriage certificate issued by the municipality of Milan.

 

What is the difference between a marriage extract and a marriage certificate?

The marriage extract is a more detailed form of the certificate, essential when it is necessary to demonstrate not only the marriage, but also any changes or regimes related to it.

The marriage registry certificate is a faithful and complete reproduction of the original document found in the civil registry and contains all the information and Notes.

 

In addition to the marriage certificate, the Agenzia delle Successioni can also obtain other registry and civil certificates, necessary for inheritances, land registry transfers, and other legal or administrative procedures.

Consult the complete list of documents that can be obtained with a single proxy, simply, securely, and in compliance with current legislation.

 

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