Processing times
Processing times
Issuance times and delivery methods
- Standard delivery: within 15 business days, sent by email in PDF format. The original paper document can be sent by registered mail with return receipt.
- Urgent request: delivery within 7 business days by email in PDF format. If this deadline is not met, the additional fee paid for urgency will be refunded.
- International delivery: upon request, the paper document can also be shipped via international courier.
The delivery times indicated are approximate and refer to the average processing time. We are not responsible for delays not attributable to our company.
Service description
Service description
The Marriage Certificate (Certificato di Matrimonio) is the official document issued by the Italian Municipality (Comune) that certifies the marriage between two individuals. It records the details of the civil registration act along with the personal information of both spouses, and is required for a wide range of legal, administrative, and bureaucratic procedures in Italy and abroad.
What the Marriage Certificate Contains
The certificate includes the following official information:
- Full name of both spouses
- Date of birth of both spouses
- Municipality of birth of both spouses
- Date and place of the marriage ceremony
Validity and Information Required to Apply
The Italian Marriage Certificate has a legal validity of 6 months from the date of issue. To submit a request, the following details are required:
- Full name of both spouses
- Date and place of birth of both spouses
- Date and place of the ceremony (the Municipality where the marriage was physically celebrated)
- Municipality of registration (usually the Municipality of residence at the time of the wedding, where the act was recorded for civil registry purposes)
Who Can Request the Marriage Certificate
The certificate may be requested by anyone with a legitimate interest: one of the spouses, a family member, a lawyer, a notary, or an authorized representative. Some Civil Registry Offices require a written proxy accompanied by a copy of the interested party's identity document.
How to Request Your Italian Marriage Certificate Through Ufficio Certificati
With Ufficio Certificati, you can request your Italian Marriage Certificate entirely online, without visiting a municipal office in person. Our team handles the entire process: from submitting the formal request to the relevant Municipality, to collecting the document via formal proxy delegation, and delivering it directly to your door via express courier.
If you also need other Italian civil registry documents, you can explore our related services: Birth Certificate, Birth Extract, and Residence Certificate.
Important: Records Not Found in the Archives
In some cases, the requested information may not be available in the Civil Registry Office archives. This can happen when the individuals were born more than 100 years ago, or when the marriage took place abroad and has not yet been transcribed in Italy. In such cases, the certificate cannot be issued.
Transparency and Refund Policy
Your satisfaction is our priority. If the document cannot be located in the municipal archives:
- We retain only the fixed research costs (approximately €39.00, plus any amounts paid to the Municipality).
- We fully refund all unused costs, including courier shipping, additional services, and apostille fees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can request the Marriage Certificate?
Anyone who needs an up-to-date document for personal or administrative purposes, or an authorised representative acting on their behalf.
What if the marriage took place abroad?
We can only obtain the certificate if the marriage act has been officially transcribed at an Italian Municipality. Without a valid transcription, the document cannot be issued.
What other documents can I request?
We offer a full range of Italian civil registry certificates. You can also request the Birth Certificate or the Full Copy of the Birth Record.
Assistance and Support
For any questions or personalised support, contact us directly via our Contact page. Our team is available to guide you through every step of the process.
Disclaimer: Ufficio Certificati is a private intermediary service and is not a government body. The Marriage Certificate is issued exclusively by the competent Italian Municipality. We handle the request and collection of the document through formal proxy delegation.
Ufficio Certificati - Service Data
Operational summary: Ufficio Certificati processes civil registry certificates, Criminal record certificates, apostilles, and sworn translations with a verified document completion rate of 98%. The procedures are fully digitized to support professionals, companies, and individuals in the timely acquisition of valid official documents for legal use.
Over 500 monthly requests
Processed in 3/15d
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do the issued certificates have legal validity?
How long will it take to receive my certificate?
Most digital certificates are sent by email within a few days after we receive the completed delegation form together with the identity document. For documents that require the delivery of the original paper copy, the timing depends on the shipping service selected.
How will I receive the requested document?
What are Apostille and Legalization, and when are they required?
The Apostille and Legalization are international certifications that validate the signature of a public official on a document, making it legally valid abroad (in countries that are part of the Hague Convention). If you need to submit an Italian certificate in another country, you will likely require this official stamp, which we obtain on your behalf from the Prefecture.
Difference between Apostille and Legalization
The Apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, stamp, and official capacity for countries that are part of the Hague Convention. Legalization is a consular verification required by non‑member States and confirms the validity of the document for use abroad.
What happens if the information provided is incorrect
Our team reviews all the information you provide. If any missing or inconsistent data emerges that could prevent the document from being issued, our customer service will contact you promptly to correct the information together and complete the procedure without delays.
If the request is submitted correctly but the competent authority rejects it, we will retain only a portion of the amount paid to cover the costs already incurred.
Disclaimer: Ufficiocertificati.com does not issue certificates; the document is issued by the Municipality. We manage the entire process on your behalf.
The document is issued exclusively by the competent Municipality and can be requested directly by the interested party there or through the ANPR, where available.
We offer an intermediary service, taking care of the request and collection on behalf of the client through a formal proxy.
