If you are interested in Italian dual citizenship, you might have heard the word “apostille”. And you might be thinking, what is an apostille, exactly?
An apostille is a certificate issued by a country on a document to be sent to another country.
Apostilles authenticate seals and signatures on public documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates so that they can be recognized in foreign countries.
Vital records are essential in a Dual Italian Citizenship acquisition process. They confirm Italian citizenship has been passed through the entire blood lineage, from the first Italian-born ancestors to the citizenship applicants.
Apostille: which authorities issue apostilles?
In the United States, several authorities can issue an Apostille, depending on the origin of the document:
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State authorities, such as the Secretary of State, authenticate state documents such as vital records – birth, death, and marriage certificates.
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The U.S. Department of State Authentications Office authenticates Federal Executive Branch documents.
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