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Apostille: What is it and where can you get it for your Italian dual citizenship?

hat is an apostille, exactly? Apostilles authenticate seals and signatures on public documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates so that they can be recognized in foreign countries….

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Trust or Trustee? Registering the title of real property in Italy

There have been several decisions in Italian courts on this issue, originating from requests made to the District Registrars that maintain records in the Land and Building Register (Conservatoria…

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Italian dual citizenship: how to check you have a 1948 case

Before this rule came into effect, Italian dual citizenship jure sanguinis could only be claimed through one’s male ancestors. The citizenship law enacted in 1912 only allowed women to…

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Italian citizenship by descent, June 2022 legislation: how to find your Court of reference

On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding citizenship by descent came into effect (art. 36 law 206/2021). This new legislation created much confusion among those who have applied for…

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Understanding name changes in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries

As experts in the area, we always overcome this issue – no matter the US state or Italian comune in question, the reason for, or the number of discrepancies….

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A History Lesson about Liberation Day

Italy celebrates one of its most important holidays on April 25th: Liberation Day. This marks the day on which the Allied Armies freed the country from the Nazis. Those…

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The Legend of Ellis Island

Ellis Island will always be more than a museum alone: it is a symbol of the bright American dream. As well as the stories of those who crossed the…

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Real Estate: Can Americans buy property in Italy?

Italy captures the attention of many American citizens interested in obtaining Dual Citizenship or purchasing real estate and property. Some may have Italian ancestors and want to reconnect with…

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Citizenship by Descent, new legislation effective June 2022: what you need to know

On June 24, 2022, new legislation regarding Citizenship by Descent will become effective (art. 36 law 206/2021). As of that date proceedings for the establishment of Italian citizenship must…

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