Apostille UK Documents for Italy

Fast, reliable apostille services for UK documents to be used in Italy. We handle the FCDO apostille so your documents are ready for Italian residency, citizenship by descent and marriage applications.

Apostille from just

£82
  • Includes FCDO Apostille
  • Government Fees Included
  • Secure Delivery Worldwide
  • Regular Order Updates

Why Apostille Documents for Italy

If you need to use a UK document in Italy for residency, Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), marriage or property matters, it will need an Apostille certificate. Birth and marriage certificates, certificates of no impediment, statutory declarations and ACRO checks are the most commonly apostilled UK documents for Italian use.

Italy is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, with the Convention having entered into force in 1978. Once your UK document has been apostilled by the FCDO, no further attestation at the Italian Embassy or Consulate is needed for it to be accepted by Italian authorities.

Top 5 Most Common Documents for Italy

These are the most frequently apostilled UK documents for use in [country]

Document typeImportant notesApostille fee
Birth Certificate
Full UK birth certificate
Central to Italian citizenship by descent and many residency applications. Long-form certificate showing parents' details required.
£82.00
Order apostille
Certificate of No Impediment
Certificate confirming there is no legal obstacle to marriage abroad
Mandatory for British nationals marrying in Italy. Issued by your local UK register office after a 28-day notice period.
£82.00
Order apostille
Marriage Certificate
UK marriage certificate
Required for spouse-based residency, registration of foreign marriages with the Italian comune, and family law cases.
£82.00
Order apostille
Statutory Declaration
Sworn statement signed before a solicitor or notary
Used for declarations supporting jure sanguinis citizenship claims, identity confirmation and other formal statements.
£82.00
Order apostille
ACRO Police Certificate
Police background check for residency, employment or visas
Required for certain Italian residency permits, regulated professions and some long-stay visa categories.
£82.00
Order apostille

Important Information for Italy

The Apostille Process for Italy

A simple 4-step process to get your documents apostilled for use in Italy.

Apostille Process Timeline
Step 1
Place Your Order
Choose your document type and delivery speed. Post your documents to us.
Step 2
We Check & Prepare
We review your documents and ensure everything is in order for the Apostille.
Step 3
FCDO Apostille
We submit your documents to the FCDO in person and obtain the official Apostille certificate.
Step 4
Return Delivery
Your apostilled documents are returned via your chosen delivery method. Tracked delivery options are available.
Fast turnaround - Next Day Apostille Service
Fully tracked service
Secure handling of your documents
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Italy has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 1978. A UK document apostilled by the FCDO is recognised directly by Italian authorities without any further legalisation at the Italian Embassy or Consulate.

We complete most apostille orders in just 1-2 working days plus return delivery.

Yes. Italian comuni, courts and registries usually require a sworn translation (traduzione giurata or asseverata) into Italian, typically completed at an Italian tribunale or by an authorised translator. The translation is usually arranged inside Italy.

Jure sanguinis applications typically require apostilled long-form UK birth, marriage and death certificates for the relevant ancestors, plus your own birth and marriage certificates. All documents must be ordered in their long-form GRO version before being legalised with the apostille.

The apostille itself does not expire. However, Italian comuni and consulates commonly require civil certificates to have been issued recently (typically within 3 to 6 months), so plan ahead.

Hague Apostille provides a fast and reliable UK apostille service with clear guidance, quick turnaround times, and secure handling of documents, ensuring your documents are accepted overseas without unnecessary delays.

Apostille Prices

Fast apostille – 1 to 2 days legalisation service

Express Apostille Service

£82

Per document

For government and public documents

GRO Certificates (Birth, Marriage, Death)
ACRO and NPCC Record Checks
Certificate of No Impediment
Court Documents, HMRC Certs
Notarised Documents

Inclusive service
  • Document Checks
  • Fast Submission to FCDO
  • Customer Support
  • Order Tracking
Express Solicitor & Apostille

£94

Per document

Documents requiring certification

Degrees, Masters etc. – DBS
Company Documents
School, College, Uni Letters
Passports, Driving Licence
Employment Letters

Inclusive service
  • Document Checks
  • Solicitor Certification
  • Fast Submission to FCDO
  • Order Tracking
Set of Documents

£130

Per set of documents

Preparing a bound set of documents

Set of Academic Documents
Set of University Certificates
Set of Company Documents
Set of Personal Papers
(not suitable for other documents)

Inclusive service
  • Document Checks
  • Solicitor Certification
  • Fast Submission to FCDO
  • Order Tracking

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