What documents are needed for the legalization of certificates?

For the legalization of birth and marriage certificates, originals with apostille and translations are needed. Some participants note that legalization may require originals, not just translations.

Some participants report that in Italy, legalization of translations may not be required for visa applications, just a competent translation is sufficient. However, for other purposes, legalization may be mandatory.

If you already have apostilled originals, you may need to make notarized copies and translations by accredited translators. This depends on the requirements of the specific commune.

Some participants mention that different regions in Italy may have different document requirements. For example, one commune may accept photocopies, while another may require originals.