Italian Citizenship by Direct Descent

Citizenship by Direct Descent (Parent Born in Italy)

This page is dedicated ONLY to applicants who have one or both parents born in Italy AND who submit their application based on an APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on March 27, 2025.

The application must be accompanied by the following documentation:

1. Extract of the parent(s)’ birth certificate(s), issued within the last six months.
   2. Extract of the parents’ marriage certificate, issued within the last six months (if the marriage took place in Italy), or a long form marriage certificate, duly legalized and accompanied by an Italian translation, where the parents’ names appear exactly as in their birth certificates. In case of discrepancies in the parents’ names, it will be necessary to first correct the record or submit a certified copy of the court ruling that legalized the change of name, duly legalized and accompanied by an Italian translation issued by a professional translator who must also provide a certificate of accuracy.
2. Notarized copy of the parent(s)’ green card or notarized copy of the U.S. naturalization certificate. If the date of issuance or renewal cannot be established from the green card, the non-naturalization documents listed in the Checklist must be submitted. For the naturalization certificate, ensure that the correct name and date of birth of the parent appear on the certificate (for married women, the married surname is acceptable). If the date of birth does not appear, a certified copy of the parent’s declaration of intention/petition for naturalization/oath of allegiance issued by NARA must be submitted.
   4. Copy of the most recent Italian passport of the parent born in Italy (if available).
   5. An original of the applicant’s long form birth certificate, where the parents’ names appear exactly as in their birth certificates, duly legalized with Apostille and accompanied by an Italian translation. (In case of discrepancies in the parents’ names, it will be necessary to first correct the record or submit a certified copy of the court ruling that legalized the change of name, duly legalized and accompanied by an Italian translation issued by a professional translator who must also provide a certificate of accuracy).
3. If the applicant is married: an original of the applicant’s long form marriage certificate, where the parents’ names appear exactly as in their birth certificates, duly legalized and accompanied by an Italian translation, together with a simple photocopy of the spouse’s birth certificate. (In case of discrepancies in the parents’ names, see point 4 above).
4. If the applicant has minor children as of the appointment date: an original long form birth certificate for each child, duly legalized and accompanied by an Italian translation.
   8. Forms (application for recognition of Italian citizenship;  form 1, form 2, form 3 if the parent is alive, or Form 4 if the parent is deceased), all with notarized signatures by a notary public competent in the declarant’s place of residence.
5. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport.
6. Proof of residence (copy of a valid driver’s license OR copy of a utility bill in the applicant’s name OR copy of the latest tax statement).
7. Payment of the administrative fee, made by money order or cashier’s check payable to the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco; the amount can be verified on the Consulate’s website at the following link.
8. Printout of the appointment confirmation received through the Prenot@mi system.
9. A large prepaid USPS envelope, addressed to the applicant.

Please note: if the application is not complete with all the above-mentioned documentation, it will be rejected and the applicant will be required to book a new appointment and pay the administrative fee again.