Retrieval of certificates and documents in Italy and abroad
Don't have the document you need translated? We request it for you. We obtain certificates and records from town halls, courts, prosecutors' offices, chambers of commerce and universities throughout Italy and, through our international network, abroad as well.
What is included
- Civil status certificates: birth, marriage, death, residence and family status, including multilingual formats.
- Italian criminal record certificate (casellario giudiziale) and pending charges certificate.
- Company register extracts, registration certificates and filed financial statements.
- Copies of judgments, notarial deeds and university certificates.
- Documents from other countries, such as French, Belgian or Swiss civil status records.
Retrieval, translation, apostille and shipping can be handled as a single case: you receive one quote and deal with one contact person.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need to request a certificate in my name?
Usually a signed authorisation and a copy of your ID. Some offices ask for additional details, such as the place and date of the record.
Can you retrieve ancestors' records for Italian citizenship?
Yes, we obtain historical birth, marriage and death records from Italian town halls, where the registers are available.
How long does it take?
It depends on the office: some certificates are issued the same day, others take a few weeks.
Related services
- Sworn translations
Translation with a sworn statement, accepted by Italian town halls, police, courts, notaries and universities.
- Certified translations
Signed and stamped translation with a statement of accuracy, digital or on paper.
- Apostille
Hague apostille from the Italian Procura or Prefettura, with no queues for you.
- Consular and embassy legalization
Full legalization chain for countries that do not accept the apostille, from Prefettura to consulate.
- Interpreting
Liaison, sworn, consecutive and simultaneous interpreters, on site or by video call.
Request a free quote
Send us your document or describe what you need: we reply within 24 working hours with a price and delivery time. Prices vary with language, page count, urgency and the legalizations required.
Prefer to contact us directly? Email info@abc-office.eu or call +33 9 70 44 01 21.