- please fill out the application form (see HERE);
- attach a full death certificate (long form) in original (not photocopies) completed with the ‘’Apostille’’ (see HERE);
- attach a photocopy of the deceased valid ID;
- IMPORTANT: please be informed also that in case of a death occurring in a foreign country other than the United Kingdom, you must obtain a proper legalization and translation for your birth certificate. Said legalisation and translation can be provided only by the appropriate Italian Consulate or Embassy located in the relevant country (for instance : Ghana – Embassy of Italy in Accra);
- please send all the above documentation to:
Ufficio di Stato Civile
CONSOLATO GENERALE D’ITALIA
Italy House
20-22 East London Street
Edinburgh – EH7 4BQ
Please be informed that in case of incorrect or incomplete documentation, your application will not be processed.
Please be aware that, if the documentation is complete and correct and the application can be processed, in compliance with Italian norms, ORIGINAL certificates must be kept in our records and shall not be returned.