{"id":6237,"date":"2026-07-13T12:55:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/trascrizione-nascita-di-minore\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T11:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:35:10","slug":"trascrizione-nascita-di-minore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/trascrizione-nascita-di-minore\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Registration of a Minor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-section-id=\"128owhl\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/trascrizione-nascita-di-minore\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6376\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6376 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago-683x1024.png\" alt=\"birth registration minor consulate chicago\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago-768x1151.png 768w, https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/birth-registration-minor-consulate-chicago.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"128owhl\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong>Registration of Birth Certificates of Minors Born to Italian Citizens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"415\">Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025, converting Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025, introduced new provisions governing Italian citizenship. These provisions apply to all applications for the registration of birth certificates received by the Consulate General <strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"356\">on or after March 28, 2025<\/strong>, the date on which the new legislation entered into force.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"612\">Since every application for the registration of a birth certificate necessarily requires verification of the child&#8217;s entitlement to Italian citizenship, the new legislation distinguishes between:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"794\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zv1744\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"697\">children who qualify for <strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"692\">Italian citizenship from birth (jure sanguinis)<\/strong>; and<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y9h9cy\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"794\">children who may instead <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"793\">acquire Italian citizenship by operation of law (benefit of law)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"878\">The applicable requirements and procedures for both situations are outlined below.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\" \/>\n<p data-section-id=\"qx44qg\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"990\"><strong>Registration of a Birth Certificate with Recognition of Italian Citizenship from Birth (Jure Sanguinis)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1xga9kf\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1022\"><strong>Conditions for Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1184\">A child born abroad to an Italian citizen <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1123\">is not automatically recognized as an Italian citizen<\/strong>, unless <strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1148\">at least one<\/strong> of the following conditions is met.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CASE A<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>The parent who is an Italian citizen from birth, and who also possesses another citizenship, resided in Italy for at least two consecutive years at any time before the child&#8217;s date of birth;<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>The parent acquired Italian citizenship after birth (for example, through naturalization or another means) and resided in Italy for at least two consecutive years after acquiring Italian citizenship and before the child&#8217;s date of birth.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PLEASE NOTE<\/span><\/strong>: Residence in Italy <strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1737\">prior to acquiring Italian citizenship<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1748\">not<\/strong> taken into consideration. Likewise, residence in Italy of the <strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1833\">non-Italian parent<\/strong> is not considered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"11ck9kt\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1880\"><strong>Required Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-512\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fa35260e-7f6e-4d18-90b9-f93c4c9429c6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnc6os\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\"><strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"64\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> <em data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"86\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modulo-nascita-abc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the form<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xs60x\" data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"529\"><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"140\">For births that occurred in the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"172\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"201\">Long Form<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"223\">Extended Form<\/strong>) birth certificate. The certificate must show the <strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"298\" data-is-only-node=\"\">exact place of birth<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"325\">date of birth\/age<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"370\">places of birth of both parents<\/strong>, in accordance with the format issued by the individual U.S. State. The document must be <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"474\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"528\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0d0yg\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"588\">For births that occurred outside the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"620\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, duly legalized, together with a <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"719\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>, faithful to the original, also duly legalized. For information regarding legalization requirements, please refer to the website of the <strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"888\">Italian Embassy or Consulate<\/strong> having jurisdiction over the country where the birth certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18ts331\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1102\">A <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1045\">photocopy of the valid passport or other valid identification document<\/strong> of both parents and of the child (if already available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1120\">In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lx16l3\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1327\">A <strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1200\">Historical Certificate of Residence (Certificato Storico di Residenza)<\/strong> of the Italian parent, issued by <strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1262\">any Italian Municipality<\/strong> where the parent resided for <strong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1326\">at least two consecutive years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1401\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For additional information, please read the <strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1386\">IMPORTANT<\/strong> section below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CASE B<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"102\"><em><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"102\">On the date of the child&#8217;s birth, one parent held Italian citizenship exclusively.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"220\"><strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"118\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IMPORTANT<\/span>:<\/strong> Self-declarations stating that the parent did not possess any other citizenship are <strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"219\">not accepted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"11ck9kt\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"248\">Required Documentation<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnc6os\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"308\"><strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"286\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> <em data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"308\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modulo-nascita-abc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the form<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xs60x\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"362\">For births that occurred in the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"394\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"423\">Long Form<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"445\">Extended Form<\/strong>) birth certificate. The certificate must show the <strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"520\">exact place of birth<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\">date of birth\/age<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"592\">places of birth of both parents<\/strong>, in accordance with the format issued by the individual U.S. State. The document must be <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"696\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"750\" data-is-only-node=\"\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0d0yg\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"810\">For births that occurred outside the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"842\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, duly legalized, together with a <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"941\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>, faithful to the original, also duly legalized. For information regarding legalization requirements, please refer to the website of the <strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1110\">Italian Embassy or Consulate<\/strong> having jurisdiction over the country where the birth certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18ts331\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1324\">A <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1267\">photocopy of the valid passport or other valid identification document<\/strong> of both parents and of the child (if already available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1342\"><strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1342\">In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1971\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1sfmsky\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1487\">A <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1442\">Certified Copy of the Italian parent&#8217;s Birth Record (Copia Integrale dell&#8217;Atto di Nascita)<\/strong> issued by the Italian Municipality of birth.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lx16l3\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1694\">A <strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1567\">Historical Certificate of Residence (Certificato Storico di Residenza)<\/strong> of the Italian parent, issued by <strong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1629\">any Italian Municipality<\/strong> where the parent resided for <strong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1693\">at least two consecutive years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ilcn0o\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1971\">A valid <strong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1746\">Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1771\">valid U.S. visa<\/strong> authorizing the Italian parent&#8217;s stay in the United States <strong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1970\">(or a U.S. Certificate of Naturalization demonstrating that the parent&#8217;s U.S. citizenship was acquired after the child&#8217;s date of birth)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2145\">The Consulate General reserves the right to request any additional documentation necessary to verify that the Italian parent has not acquired any other foreign citizenship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2219\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For additional information, please read the <strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2204\">IMPORTANT<\/strong> section below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CASE C<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"192\"><em><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"192\">On the date of the child&#8217;s birth \u2013 or on the date of death, if the grandparent died before the child&#8217;s birth \u2013 one of the grandparents held Italian citizenship exclusively.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"418\"><strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"208\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IMPORTANT<\/span>:<\/strong> In cases where eligibility is based on a grandparent who held <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"306\">Italian citizenship exclusively<\/strong>, the child&#8217;s parent <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"362\">must also be an Italian citizen<\/strong>, although not necessarily an exclusive Italian citizen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"526\"><strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"526\">Self-declarations stating that the grandparent did not possess any other citizenship are not accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11ck9kt\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"554\">Required Documentation<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnc6os\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"614\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"592\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> <em data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"614\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modulo-nascita-abc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the form<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xs60x\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1057\"><strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"668\">For births that occurred in the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"700\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"729\">Long Form<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"751\">Extended Form<\/strong>) birth certificate. The certificate must show the <strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"826\">exact place of birth<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"853\">date of birth\/age<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"898\">places of birth of both parents<\/strong>, in accordance with the format issued by the individual U.S. State. The document must be <strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1002\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1056\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0d0yg\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1493\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1116\">For births that occurred outside the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1148\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, duly legalized, together with a <strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1247\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>, faithful to the original, also duly legalized. For information regarding legalization requirements, please refer to the website of the <strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1416\">Italian Embassy or Consulate<\/strong> having jurisdiction over the country where the birth certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18ts331\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1630\">A <strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1573\">photocopy of the valid passport or other valid identification document<\/strong> of both parents and of the child (if already available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1648\"><strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1648\">In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"2601\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xfhbfm\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1815\">A <strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1748\">Certified Copy of the Italian parent&#8217;s Birth Record (Copia Integrale dell&#8217;Atto di Nascita)<\/strong> issued by the Italian Municipality where the birth was registered.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cig5z0\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1987\">A <strong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1920\">Certified Copy of the Italian grandparent&#8217;s Birth Record (Copia Integrale dell&#8217;Atto di Nascita)<\/strong> issued by the Italian Municipality where the birth was registered.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8vqds4\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2141\">A <strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2067\">Historical Certificate of Residence (Certificato Storico di Residenza)<\/strong> of the Italian grandparent, issued by the competent Italian Municipality.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f91rbu\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2601\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2205\">If the Italian grandparent resided in a foreign country:<\/strong> a certificate issued by the competent authorities of that country, duly <strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2292\">apostilled<\/strong> (or legalized by the Italian Consulate\/Embassy if the country is not a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention), together with an <strong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2460\">official Italian translation<\/strong>, certifying that the Italian grandparent <strong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2600\">did not acquire the citizenship of that foreign country before the birth of the child&#8217;s parent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2779\">The Consulate General reserves the right to request any additional documentation necessary to verify that the Italian grandparent did not acquire any other foreign citizenship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2853\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For additional information, please read the <strong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2838\">IMPORTANT<\/strong> section below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CASE D<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-518\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cddcb863-1f7c-4b40-a707-eecd8c66050b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"243\"><em><strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"107\">The child does not currently possess, nor is eligible to acquire, any other citizenship<\/strong> (for example, <strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"241\">by descent (jure sanguinis), by birth in the territory (jure soli), by option, or through any other legal mechanism<\/strong>).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-518\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cddcb863-1f7c-4b40-a707-eecd8c66050b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"325\">A child is considered to possess another citizenship if, for example, he or she:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69fe1643-6ea4-83ea-b035-65658fd9e2e4-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-518\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cddcb863-1f7c-4b40-a707-eecd8c66050b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"703\">\n<li data-section-id=\"s37oji\" data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"387\">acquires it <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"359\">jure sanguinis<\/strong> through one of the parents;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9e4hem\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"511\">acquires it <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"415\">jure soli<\/strong> (e.g., by being born in a country that grants citizenship based on birth within its territory);<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12ahhzk\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"703\">acquires it through a <strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"568\">simple declaration or option<\/strong>, without any discretion on the part of the foreign authorities (for example, citizenship acquired by option for children born abroad).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"719\">IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Even if the parents choose <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"754\">not<\/strong> to submit the declaration of option, the child is nevertheless considered eligible for that foreign citizenship and therefore does <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"893\">not<\/strong> meet this requirement.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11ck9kt\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"944\">Required Documentation<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnc6os\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"982\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> <em data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1004\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modulo-nascita-abc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the form<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xs60x\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1447\"><strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1058\">For births that occurred in the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1090\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1119\">Long Form<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1141\">Extended Form<\/strong>) birth certificate. The certificate must show the <strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1216\">exact place of birth<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1243\">date of birth\/age<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1288\">places of birth of both parents<\/strong>, in accordance with the format issued by the individual U.S. State. The document must be <strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1392\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1446\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0d0yg\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1883\"><strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1506\">For births that occurred outside the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1538\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, duly legalized, together with a <strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1637\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>, faithful to the original, also duly legalized. For information regarding legalization requirements, please refer to the website of the <strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1806\">Italian Embassy or Consulate<\/strong> having jurisdiction over the country where the birth certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8bwyyl\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1982\">A <strong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1965\">photocopy of the valid passports or other valid identification documents<\/strong> of both parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2000\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2000\">In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2339\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o8kktc\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2339\"><strong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2106\">Documentary evidence demonstrating that the child is not eligible to acquire any other citizenship<\/strong>, such as an official statement issued by the competent authorities of one of the parents&#8217; country of citizenship or of the child&#8217;s country of birth confirming that the child is <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2338\">not eligible to acquire that country&#8217;s citizenship<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2413\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For additional information, please read the <strong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2398\">IMPORTANT<\/strong> section below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1fwxg07\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"42\">IMPORTANT!!! (Cases A, B, C, and D)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"189\">Please send your <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"95\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> together with <strong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"155\">all the required supporting documentation<\/strong> by mail to the following address:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"317\"><strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"232\">Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/strong><br data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"235\" \/><strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"259\">Vital Records Office<\/strong><br data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"262\" \/>150 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1500<br data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\" \/>Chicago, IL 60601<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"555\">Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a birth registration request <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"518\">only after they have obtained all the documentation necessary to establish the child&#8217;s entitlement to Italian citizenship<\/strong>, as listed in the previous sections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"875\">If the application is submitted <strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"627\">without the required documentation<\/strong>, the Consulate General will send a <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"695\">preliminary notice of denial<\/strong> pursuant to <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"746\">Article 10-bis of Law No. 241\/1990<\/strong> to the email address indicated in the application. The applicant will then have <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"838\">10 days<\/strong> to submit the missing documentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1277\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Consulate General also reserves the right to request <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"962\">additional documentation<\/strong> other than that listed above whenever it is deemed necessary to verify the child&#8217;s entitlement to Italian citizenship. In such cases, the request for supplementary documentation <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1202\">will not be accompanied by a preliminary notice of denial<\/strong>, unless the applicant fails to respond within a reasonable period of time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"5a326e\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"42\">REQUIREMENTS FOR BIRTH REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"136\">To apply for the registration of a birth, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"93\">ALL<\/strong> of the following requirements must be met<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"2246\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f5jp0c\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"388\"><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"199\">Residence within this Consulate General&#8217;s jurisdiction.<\/strong> At least one parent must reside in one of the following U.S. States: <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"388\">Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ymovk\" data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"442\">Italian citizenship and A.I.R.E. registration.<\/strong> At least one parent must be an Italian citizen registered with the <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"561\">Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"576\">Link:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"640\">A.I.R.E. Registration \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b2iphb\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"953\"><strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"707\">Previous marriages or divorces must be registered in Italy.<\/strong> Any previous marriages or divorces involving the Italian parent(s) must already have been registered in Italy.<br data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\" \/>For further information, please refer to the following page:<br data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\" \/><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"897\">Link:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"953\">Vital Records \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"185kxr4\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1045\">If the parents are not married, or were not married at the time of the child&#8217;s birth<\/strong>, the following additional documentation must be submitted:\n<ul data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2w8th\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1340\">An <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1143\">Acknowledgment of Paternity<\/strong> (also known in some U.S. jurisdictions as a <strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1216\">Certificate of Parentage<\/strong>), duly <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1238\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\">complete Italian translation<\/strong> that faithfully reflects the original document.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rp16vc\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1676\">In the United States, this document is typically completed and signed by unmarried parents at the hospital shortly after the child&#8217;s birth and is subsequently filed together with the birth record by the local vital records office. It can therefore usually be obtained from the same office that issues the child&#8217;s birth certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i9h55\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2246\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1712\">Current residential address.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The residential address indicated on the application should correspond to the <strong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1849\">most recent address on file with the Consulate General<\/strong>.<\/span> To verify the address currently recorded in the Consular database, please access your <strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1948\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Fast It<\/strong> account.<br data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\" \/><strong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1971\">Link:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2008\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serviziconsolari.esteri.it\/ScoFE\/index.sco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Consular Services<\/a> (Fast It)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2246\" data-is-last-node=\"\">If your address has changed, please update your A.I.R.E. registration by following the instructions available here:<br data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\" \/><strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2141\">Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/anagrafe-degli-italiani-residenti-allestero-aire\/variazione-indirizzo-e-rimpatrio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2246\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Change of Address \u2013 Change of Consular District \u2013 Repatriation \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1e2izl4\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"59\">ACQUISITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY BENEFIT OF LAW<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1ysjfnb\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"76\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"76\">CASE E<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-section-id=\"1x2lajc\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"187\"><em><strong><span role=\"text\">Registration of Birth Certificates Following the Acquisition of Italian Citizenship by Benefit of Law <\/span>(For minors born abroad whose parent is an Italian citizen by birth but who do not fall under Cases A, B, C, or D described above.)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"675\">Minor children <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">born abroad to a parent who is <strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"400\">an Italian citizen by birth<\/strong>, but who <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"465\">does not automatically transmit Italian citizenship<\/strong><\/span>, (i.e., children who do not fall under any of the circumstances described above for the recognition of Italian citizenship from birth <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"618\">jure sanguinis<\/strong>), may acquire <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"674\">Italian citizenship by benefit of law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"971\">In these cases, since the child is <strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"778\">not recognized as an Italian citizen from birth jure sanguinis<\/strong>, he or she will acquire <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"826\">Italian citizenship<\/strong> effective <strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"923\">the day following the date on which all the legal requirements have been fulfilled<\/strong>, pursuant to <strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"970\">Article 15 of Law No. 91\/1992<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"vfjagm\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1107\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1107\">Requirements for the Acquisition of Italian Citizenship by Benefit of Law and Subsequent Registration of the Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1209\">To acquire Italian citizenship by benefit of law, <strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1166\">all<\/strong> of the following requirements must be met:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"3066\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qtxanu\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1272\">At least one parent must be an Italian citizen by birth<\/strong> (i.e., an Italian citizen <strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1317\">jure sanguinis<\/strong>). Consequently, acquisition of citizenship by benefit of law <strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1397\">does not apply<\/strong> where the Italian parent acquired citizenship through any other legal basis, including:\n<ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<li data-section-id=\"elnjd8\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1505\">naturalization;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lpl5u2\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1608\">acquisition of Italian citizenship by benefit of law pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1607\">Article 9 of Law No. 91\/1992<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xorzk4\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1710\">acquisition of Italian citizenship through marriage pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1709\">Article 5 of Law No. 91\/1992<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kembx4\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1813\">acquisition of citizenship <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1766\">juris communicatione<\/strong> pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1812\">Article 14 of Law No. 91\/1992<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cj05gu\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2239\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1833\">Both parents<\/strong> (including the foreign parent), or the child&#8217;s legal guardian, <strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1967\">must submit a Declaration of Intent to Acquire Italian Citizenship<\/strong> within the mandatory deadline of <strong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2016\">three years<\/strong> from:\n<ul data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2239\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7syvjg\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2053\">the child&#8217;s date of birth;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"apc9f0\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2135\">the date on which legal parentage with the Italian citizen is established; or<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j5n7wm\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2239\">the date on which the adoption by an Italian citizen is finalized while the child is still a minor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8pxhk3\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2444\">If legal parentage is established at a later date by <strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2312\">both parents<\/strong>, who are <strong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2356\">both Italian citizens by birth<\/strong>, the three-year period begins on the date of the <strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2443\">first acknowledgment of parentage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"armuay\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2738\">If, instead, the child is first acknowledged by the <strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2518\">foreign parent<\/strong> (or by a parent who acquired Italian citizenship through a legal basis other than birth), the three-year period begins on the date of acknowledgment by the <strong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2692\">second parent<\/strong>, who must be <strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2737\">an Italian citizen by birth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uuaozu\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"3066\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Pursuant to the transitional provisions introduced by <strong data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2831\">Law No. 26 of February 28, 2026<\/strong>, the three-year deadline (rather than the previous one-year deadline) <strong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2940\">may be extended until May 31, 2029<\/strong>. Please refer to the dedicated section at the end of this page for further information regarding this transitional provision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"fngagg\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"55\">Declaration of Intent and Required Documentation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"234\">The <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"117\">Declaration of Intent to Acquire Italian Citizenship<\/strong> must be made <strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"157\">formally and in person<\/strong> before a delegated officer at the <strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"233\">Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"417\">If the parents do <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"261\">not<\/strong> submit their declarations at the same time, the legal requirement is considered fulfilled <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"416\">only on the date the second parent&#8217;s declaration is received<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"600\">If legal parentage (including adoption) has been established with respect to only <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"515\">one parent<\/strong> (or if the other parent is deceased), <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"599\">only one parent&#8217;s declaration is required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"643\">The child&#8217;s presence is not required.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"umrqj2\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"710\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"710\">Requirements for Submitting the Declaration of Intent<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"817\">To proceed with the registration of the child&#8217;s birth, <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"774\">ALL<\/strong> of the following requirements must be met:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f5jp0c\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"880\">Residence within this Consulate General&#8217;s jurisdiction.<\/strong> At least one parent must reside in one of the following U.S. States: <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1069\">Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ymovk\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1321\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1123\">Italian citizenship and A.I.R.E. registration.<\/strong> At least one parent must be an Italian citizen registered with the <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1242\">Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\" \/><strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1257\">Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/anagrafe-degli-italiani-residenti-allestero-aire\/iscrizione\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1321\">A.I.R.E. Registration \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vyiqpj\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1618\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1388\">Previous marriages or divorces must be registered in Italy.<\/strong> Any previous marriages or divorces involving the Italian parent(s) must already have been registered in Italy.<br data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\" \/>For additional information, please refer to:<br data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\" \/><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1562\">Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1618\">Vital Records \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ut955p\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1938\"><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1654\">Current residential address.<\/strong> The address indicated in the application should correspond to the <strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1779\">most recent address on file with the Consulate General<\/strong>. To verify the address currently recorded in the Consular database, please access your <strong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1878\">Fast It<\/strong> account.<br data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\" \/><strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1901\">Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/serviziconsolari.esteri.it\/ScoFE\/index.sco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1938\">Online Consular Services (Fast It)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2176\">If your address has changed, please update your A.I.R.E. registration by following the instructions available here:<br data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\" \/><strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2071\">Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/anagrafe-degli-italiani-residenti-allestero-aire\/variazione-indirizzo-e-rimpatrio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2176\">Change of Address \u2013 Change of Consular District \u2013 Repatriation \u2013 Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2372\">The Declaration of Intent must be made <strong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2275\">in person at the Consulate General by appointment<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2286\">after<\/strong> a preliminary review of the documentation submitted by mail to the following address:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2500\"><strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2415\">Consulate General of Italy in Chicago<\/strong><br data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\" \/><strong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2442\">Vital Records Office<\/strong><br data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2445\" \/>150 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1500<br data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\" \/>Chicago, IL 60601<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2696\">Please note that <strong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2632\">this Office will schedule the appointment only after the documentation has been received by mail and reviewed<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2696\">Do not book an appointment through the Prenot@mi platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"3i1zy0\" data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2747\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2747\">Documentation to be Submitted by Mail<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"4864\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xnc6os\" data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2807\"><strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2785\">Birth Registration Application<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2807\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/conschicago.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nascite-E-F-Modulo-aggiornato.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the form<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fgjxkj\" data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2892\">A copy of the <strong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2847\">parents&#8217; passports<\/strong> and, if available, the <strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2891\">child&#8217;s passport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s35nlq\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3097\"><strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2918\">Proof of residence<\/strong> within this Consular jurisdiction (e.g. U.S. driver&#8217;s license, lease agreement, utility bill, tax return, or any other official document showing the applicant&#8217;s current address).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13xs60x\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3540\"><strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3151\">For births that occurred in the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3183\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3212\">Long Form<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3234\">Extended Form<\/strong>) birth certificate. The certificate must show the <strong data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3309\">exact place of birth<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3336\">date of birth\/age<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3381\">places of birth of both parents<\/strong>, in accordance with the format issued by the individual U.S. State. The document must be <strong data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3485\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3539\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0d0yg\" data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3976\"><strong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3599\">For births that occurred outside the United States:<\/strong> the original <strong data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3631\">certified copy<\/strong> of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, duly legalized, together with a <strong data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3730\">complete Italian translation<\/strong>, faithful to the original, also duly legalized. For information regarding legalization requirements, please refer to the website of the <strong data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3899\">Italian Embassy or Consulate<\/strong> having jurisdiction over the country where the birth certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1senuc8\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4141\">An <strong data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4066\">Extract of the Marriage Record (Estratto per Riassunto dell&#8217;Atto di Matrimonio)<\/strong> issued by the Italian Municipality where the marriage has been registered.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"185kxr4\" data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4864\"><strong data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4233\">If the parents are not married, or were not married at the time of the child&#8217;s birth<\/strong>, the following additional documentation must be submitted:\n<ul data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4864\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2w8th\" data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4528\">An <strong data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4331\">Acknowledgment of Paternity<\/strong> (also known in some U.S. jurisdictions as a <strong data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4404\">Certificate of Parentage<\/strong>), duly <strong data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4426\">apostilled<\/strong> and accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4480\">complete Italian translation<\/strong> that faithfully reflects the original document.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rp16vc\" data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4864\">In the United States, this document is typically completed and signed by unmarried parents at the hospital shortly after the child&#8217;s birth and is subsequently filed together with the birth record by the local vital records office. It can therefore usually be obtained from the same office that issues the child&#8217;s birth certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"5065\">The <strong data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4894\">2026 Budget Law<\/strong> amended <strong data-start=\"4903\" data-end=\"4939\">Article 9-bis of Law No. 91\/1992<\/strong>, providing that <strong data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"5064\">Declarations of Intent submitted on or after January 1, 2026 are exempt from the \u20ac250 administrative fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5067\" data-end=\"5269\">Accordingly, <strong data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5163\">only applications received by the Consulate General on or after January 1, 2026<\/strong> are no longer subject to the payment of the <strong data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5229\">\u20ac250 contribution<\/strong> (as is also the case under <strong data-start=\"5257\" data-end=\"5267\">Case F<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5343\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For additional information, please read the <strong data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5328\">IMPORTANT<\/strong> section below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CASE F<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1ja1n59\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"><em><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"85\">Transitional Provision for Minors Who Were Under the Age of 18 on May 24, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"268\">Following the enactment of <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"149\">Law No. 26 of February 28, 2026<\/strong>, the deadline established by <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"249\">Article 1, paragraph 1-ter, of Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025<\/strong> has been extended.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"579\">This provision amended the transitional rule that allows an exception to the general <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"378\">three-year deadline<\/strong> from the child&#8217;s birth, from the date legal parentage with an Italian citizen is established, or from the date on which an adoption by an Italian citizen is finalized while the child is still a minor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1012\">Under the transitional provision, <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"734\">children who were minors on May 24, 2025, and who have at least one parent who is an Italian citizen jure sanguinis<\/strong>, may submit the <strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"825\">Declaration of Intent to Acquire Italian Citizenship by Benefit of Law<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"848\">until May 31, 2029<\/strong> (instead of the previous deadline of <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"902\">May 31, 2026<\/strong>), subject to the **same eligibility requirements and following the same procedure described under <strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1011\">Case E<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1166\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Please note that, <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1165\">for applications received by the Consulate General on or after January 1, 2026, the \u20ac250 administrative fee is no longer required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><u>IMPORTANT!!! (cases E and F)<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"278\">Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a <strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"121\">Declaration of Intent to Acquire Italian Citizenship<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"241\">only after obtaining all of the documentation necessary to establish the child&#8217;s entitlement to Italian citizenship<\/strong>, as listed in the previous sections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"594\">If the request is submitted <strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"346\">without the required documentation<\/strong>, the Consulate General will send a <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"414\">preliminary notice of denial<\/strong> pursuant to <strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"465\">Article 10-bis of Law No. 241\/1990<\/strong> to the email address indicated in the application. The applicant will then have <strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"557\">10 days<\/strong> to submit the missing documentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"996\">The Consulate General also reserves the right to request <strong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"681\">additional documentation<\/strong> other than that listed above whenever it is deemed necessary to verify the child&#8217;s entitlement to Italian citizenship. In such cases, the request for supplementary documentation <strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"921\">will not be accompanied by a preliminary notice of denial<\/strong>, unless the applicant fails to respond within a reasonable period of time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1237\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1237\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Once the Consulate General has received and verified the complete documentation, applicants will be contacted by email to schedule an appointment to appear in person and execute the Declaration of Intent to Acquire Italian Citizenship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Registration of Birth Certificates of Minors Born to Italian Citizens Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025, converting Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025, introduced new provisions governing Italian citizenship. 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