Is a Short Form valid for citizenship?

No. The Italian government requires the Long Form or Full Certified Copy with complete parentage.

Are translations accepted by all Consulates?

Yes. Sworn at the Civil Court of Rome, they have full legal validity throughout Italy and its consular network.

Does the translation need another Apostille?

Within Italy or at Italian Consulates, no. Outside Italy, yes: legalisation at the Procura della Repubblica + Apostille at the Prefettura.

Can you obtain the Apostille in my country?

No. The Apostille on the original must be obtained in the country of origin. We handle the sworn translation in Italy.

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È possibile avere una traduzione urgente?

Sì. Offrono un servizio express. Un documento di 1–2 pagine può essere pronto in sole 24 ore. Le richieste urgenti comportano un supplemento di prezzo (tipicamente il 25–50% in più rispetto alla tariffa standard).

Chi tradurrà il mio documento?

Traduttori professionisti madrelingua, accreditati dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri spagnolo (MAEC). Il team è composto da “Traduttori & Avvocati Associati” — traduttori giurati certificati che lavorano in sinergia con avvocati specializzati.

Cos'è una traduzione giurata?

Una traduzione giurata (o asseverata) è una traduzione a cui viene conferito valore legale tramite giuramento prestato davanti al Tribunale, al Giudice di Pace o a un Notaio. Il traduttore giura di aver svolto il proprio incarico fedelmente, rendendo il documento valido a tutti gli effetti presso autorità, università, ambasciate ed enti pubblici.

Quanto costa una traduzione giurata?

Tra €35 e €60 per documenti semplici (certificati di nascita, titoli di studio). Il prezzo varia in base alla combinazione linguistica, alla lunghezza e complessità del documento e all’urgenza. Le combinazioni linguistiche meno comuni (es. arabo, russo, cinese) costano di più rispetto a quelle frequenti.

Quanto tempo ci vuole?

Tempi indicativi: certificati di 1–2 pagine ~24 ore; documenti accademici 2–3 giorni; contratti lunghi o sentenze complesse 4–5 giorni anche in modalità urgente.

Come viene consegnata la traduzione giurata?

Come PDF firmato digitalmente (firma elettronica valida ai sensi del Regolamento eIDAS europeo) inviato via email, oppure come copia cartacea con timbro e firma originale spedita tramite corriere espresso — spedizione gratuita in tutta Italia.

Cos'è una traduzione ordinaria?

Una traduzione non certificata che copre tutti i settori: legale, commerciale, tecnico, turistico, traduzione di siti web, campagne pubblicitarie, ecc. Non ha valore legale certificato.

In quali lingue traducete?

Arabo, bulgaro, ceco, cinese, francese, giapponese, spagnolo, greco, inglese, olandese, polacco, portoghese, rumeno, russo, tedesco, turco, ungherese e italiano.

Come garantite la qualità?

Le traduzioni sono sempre eseguite da traduttori professionisti madrelingua nella lingua di destinazione. Il team unisce traduttori certificati ad avvocati specializzati, garantendo rigore sia linguistico che legale. Il blog precisa inoltre che lavorano esclusivamente con traduttori accreditati e verificabili nel registro ufficiale del MAEC.

mayo 5, 2026

Birth certificate

Sworn translators registered with the Italian Court

Certified Sworn Translation of Birth Certificates (EN-IT)

Official, sworn (asseverata) and legalized translation of birth certificates from English into Italian and vice versa. Valid for Italian citizenship, marriage and family reunification. Shipped throughout Italy and worldwide.

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Birth Certificate Translation: everything you need to know

Do you need a certified sworn translation of your birth certificate to submit in Italy or at an Italian consulate? Our firm — Traduttori & Avvocati Associati, based in Rome — handles the entire process: from the technical translation of the document, to the sworn oath (asseverazione) before the Civil Court, and legalization if required.

Unlike conventional translation agencies, we work with official sworn translators and lawyers specialized in civil and immigration law. This ensures that complex legal terminology or marginal annotations from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa or any other English-speaking jurisdiction (such as paternity acknowledgments, adoptions, name changes, marriages, divorces or delayed registrations) are translated with their exact legal equivalent in Italian.

We work with birth certificates issued by U.S. state vital records offices, the UK General Register Office, Canadian provincial registries, the Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages, and authorities of all English-speaking countries. The service is 100% online: you send us your scanned PDF and receive the official translation with full legal validity at your address.

The Long Form (Full) Birth Certificate is the most important document for consular and citizenship procedures. We guarantee strict compliance with the requirements of the Italian Ministry of the Interior so your application is approved without delays.

When is a sworn translation of a birth certificate required?

An official translation is mandatory whenever a document issued in English must produce legal effects before Italian authorities. The most common cases are:

Registration of Children Born AbroadFor children born abroad who do not meet the requirements for automatic transmission (art. 3-bis of Law 91/1992, introduced by the 2025 reform), parents must file a declaration of intent at the Consulate within a strict 1-year deadline, attaching the translated birth certificate.

Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)Following the 2025 reform, recognition is now limited to children and grandchildren, with new requirements regarding the Italian ancestor. You must submit the birth certificates of the entire line of transmission, duly translated.

Citizenship by Marriage (Jure Matrimonii)The foreign spouse must submit their birth certificate and criminal background check (translated and apostilled), together with the B1 Italian language certificate, after 2 years of legal residence in Italy or 3 years if residing abroad (timeframes halved if there are children).

Marriage in Italy (Nulla Osta)To get married in Italy as a foreigner, your Consulate and the Town Hall (Comune) will require your translated birth certificate to issue the Nulla Osta (certificate of legal capacity to marry).

Family Reunification (Ricongiungimento)To apply for residence permits for dependent family members, the Questura requires the long-form birth certificate, apostilled and translated (sometimes with additional consular legalization), to officially prove parentage.

Procedures and Permits for MinorsMandatory for school enrollment in Italy, international adoption procedures, or for a foreign minor to obtain their Permesso di Soggiorno or identity card.

Long Form vs Short Form: Which one should you translate?

In the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other English-speaking countries, vital records offices issue different formats. It is crucial to request the correct document to avoid rejections in Italy:

Short Form / Abstract / Wallet-Sized A summary that only shows your name, date and place of birth. It is generally not accepted for Italian citizenship procedures, as it omits the complete parentage details (parents’ full names, places of birth, etc.).

Long Form / Full / Certified Copy An exact copy of the original entry in the civil registry. It contains the complete parentage (mother/father), informants, witnesses and any marginal annotations or amendments. This is the mandatory format for citizenship applications.

Important — No Multilingual Format Available Unlike some European countries, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa are not signatories of the 1976 Vienna CIEC Convention on multilingual civil status certificates. This means birth certificates from these countries always require both a sworn translation and an Apostille to be valid in Italy.

Recommendation: Make sure your Long Form Birth Certificate already has the Hague Apostille attached before sending it to us for translation!

The importance of the Hague Apostille

A translation alone does not grant validity to a document. It is essential to follow the correct order so your application is accepted without issues by the Consulate or the Comune.

✓ Hague Convention countries to Italy The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and most English-speaking countries are members of the Hague Convention. You must obtain the Apostille on the original birth certificate in your country BEFORE the translation. The competent authority varies: in the U.S., the Secretary of State of the issuing state; in the UK, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); in Canada, Global Affairs Canada or the relevant provincial authority (since Canada joined the Convention in January 2024); in Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Once we perform the asseverazione before the Italian Court, the translation will not need a second Apostille for use within Italy.

⚠ Documents from Italy to English-speaking countries If your child was born in Italy and you need to register them in your country of origin, the process is reversed: we first obtain the Apostille on the Italian birth certificate at the Prefecture (Prefettura), then translate it into English and have it sworn before the Court.

How our Sworn Translation service works

Send us your document as a PDF

Scan your birth certificate (making sure to include the Hague Apostille page) at good resolution and send it by email or WhatsApp. You will receive your quote within a few hours.

Specialized Translation

Our official translator transposes the text into Italian, strictly respecting the original format and using the appropriate legal terminology to facilitate the work of the Italian official.

Court Sworn Oath (Asseverazione)

We bring the document to the Civil Court of Rome, where the translator takes an oath before the public official (Cancelliere). Revenue stamps (marche da bollo) are applied as required by law (included in the price). The translation acquires full legal validity.

Digital and Physical Delivery

You receive the sworn translation as a digitally signed PDF (eIDAS-compliant) by email, so you can move forward with your online procedures immediately. We then ship the original physical document (with signatures and stamps) by free registered mail anywhere in Italy. International shipping also available.

How much does a sworn translation cost?

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The cost of a sworn translation of a birth certificate depends on the language and document type. Send us a scan of your document for an exact quote — it’s free and you’ll hear back within a few hours.

* The price includes translation, sworn oath at the Tribunal and revenue stamps (marche da bollo). Free shipping within Italy.

Why choose our Firm?

Citizenship Experts

We know the requirements of the Italian Ministry of the Interior, the Comuni and the 2025 reform inside out. Avoid having your application rejected due to poor-quality translations.

Translators + Lawyers

Our associated firm verifies the legal compliance of every translation — a service standard agencies don’t offer.

No need to send the original

We work by attaching a printout of your PDF to our translation (“copia conforme”). This way, you keep your precious original documents safely with you.

Official Translators (CTU)

Our documents are signed exclusively by translators registered with the Court Expert Roster (Albo dei CTU), offering the highest legal guarantee.

Deadline Compliance

We know how vital it is to meet consular deadlines, especially the new 1-year deadlines for newborns. We deliver strictly on schedule.

All English-speaking countries

We translate birth certificates from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and all other English-speaking jurisdictions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does a sworn translation of a birth certificate cost?

The cost starts from €76. The price includes translation, sworn oath at the Tribunal and revenue stamps (marche da bollo). Free shipping within Italy. Send us a scan of your document for an exact quote.

Do I need to mail the original document to Italy?

No. We work with a clear, sharp digital scan (PDF) of your original document. We will print the PDF and staple it to the translation for the sworn oath at the Court. Make sure the file you send us already includes the Hague Apostille.

Is a “Short Form” certificate valid for Italian citizenship?

Generally no. The Italian government strictly requires the Long Form or Full Certified Copy for citizenship procedures, as it needs to verify complete parentage (parents’ names and details) to establish the right to nationality.

Are your translations accepted by all Italian Consulates and Comuni?

Yes. Because they are sworn and sealed directly at the Civil Court of Rome, our translations have full legal validity throughout Italy, as well as at all Italian Consulates and Embassies worldwide.

Does the sworn translation in Italy need another Apostille?

If the translation will be submitted within Italy (at a Comune or Ministry) or at an Italian Consulate, NO additional Apostille is needed. The court oath is sufficient. If the translation will be used outside Italy (e.g. before American or British authorities), then we handle the legalisation of the Court clerk’s signature at the Public Prosecutor’s Office (Procura della Repubblica) and the Apostille at the Prefecture (Prefettura).

Can you obtain the Hague Apostille in my country on my behalf?

No. The Apostille on the original document in English must be issued by the competent authority in the country of origin (e.g. the Secretary of State in the U.S., the FCDO in the UK, Global Affairs Canada in Canada, or DFAT in Australia). We handle the next step: the sworn translation in Italy.

Can I order online?

Yes. The entire service is 100% online. Send your document by email, WhatsApp or website form. We handle translation and sworn oath at the Tribunal of Rome. Delivery to your door anywhere in Italy or internationally.

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