How to register a foreign divorce decree in Italy

To obtain the registration in Italy of a foreign divorce decree, the following documentation is required:

1. Marriage certificate, if the marriage is not already registered in Italy;
2. A certified true copy of the “Decree Nisi”, signed by a judge confirming its authenticity by writing: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original Decree Nisi”;
3. A certified true copy of the “Decree Nisi Made Absolute”, signed by a judge confirming its authenticity by writing: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original Decree Absolute”;
4. In the case of children under the age of 18, a certified true copy signed by a judge of the “Agreement for Children”;
5. If the registration is requested by the “petitioner”, the “Acknowledgement of Service” must also be provided.

The interested party must book an appointment online on Prenot@mi to present in person the divorce documents translated into Italian (please refer to the list of translators at this link) and legalised with Apostille.

Please note that the update of all vital records is required by law and a divorce issued outside Italy must be registered before contracting a new marriage.

Failing to do so will result in complications and delays of consular services as the crime of bigamy is punishable by law.