It is now possible to reinstate the surname of applicants born abroad with surnames of both parents on the birth certificate, pursuant to art. 98, paragraph 2 of Presidential Decree on 3 November 2000 n. 396, Circular Note n. 397 on 15.05.2008 by the Ministry of the Interior and Sentence n. 286 of 08.11.2016 by the Constitutional Court.
In the case of an application for a minor child, the request should be signed by both parents.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. complete and sign the application form;
2. attach the BIRTH CERTIFICATE with translation and ‘Apostille’. For info click here.
3. attach a photocopy of your valid passport and (if any) of your foreign passport;
4. send the application and attachments to the relevant Italian Town Hall (‘Comune’).