How much does a death certificate cost in Italy?
An ordinary death certificate costs EUR 0 in the official Rome and Turin procedures checked: it is a free civil-status certificate, distinct from extracts, full copies and historical-record requests.
Verifiable answer
An ordinary death certificate costs EUR 0 in the official Rome and Turin procedures checked: it is a free civil-status certificate, distinct from extracts, full copies and historical-record requests.
- How much does a death certificate cost in Italy?
- €0 / certificate
- €0
- Ordinary civil-status certificate; procedures checked in Rome and Turin
- 25 October 2026
- Confidence: High
- Issue of the ordinary death certificate; Confirmation of the core death-event details; Municipal civil-status procedure named in the sources; Certificate request after the record has been drawn up
- Summary extract of the death record; Full copy of the death record; Historical-record archive search; Translation, apostille or legalisation; Postal or courier delivery
- Document type requested; Municipality holding the record; Age and availability of the record; Use in Italy or abroad; Need for a full copy or extract; Delivery method
- 2 sources
Short answer
The ordinary certificate confirming a death has no fee in the municipal procedures reviewed. Before applying, however, distinguish it from a summary extract, a full copy of the record and an archive search.
After a death, a death certificate is often requested by banks, insurers, utility providers or other private bodies to document the event. The ordinary civil-status certificate has one of the simplest costs: it is free in the official Rome and Turin procedures reviewed. Confusion arises because similar wording can refer to different documents. An ordinary certificate confirms the core event details; an extract may contain further information, while a full copy reproduces the record and can require a search or copying charges. They are not interchangeable documents and should not be budgeted in the same way. This guide answers only for the ordinary death certificate. If the receiving body asks for a full copy, multilingual extract or historical record, check the procedure of the municipality holding the register before estimating cost.
What is included
- Issue of the ordinary death certificate
- Confirmation of the core death-event details
- Municipal civil-status procedure named in the sources
- Certificate request after the record has been drawn up
What is not included
- Summary extract of the death record
- Full copy of the death record
- Historical-record archive search
- Translation, apostille or legalisation
- Postal or courier delivery
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issue of an ordinary death certificateThe civil-status death certificate is stated as free in the official procedure checked. | Compulsory | one-off | €0 |
What the price depends on
- Document type requested
- Municipality holding the record
- Age and availability of the record
- Use in Italy or abroad
- Need for a full copy or extract
- Delivery method
Hidden costs
- Requesting a full copy rather than a certificate can add copying charges or different processing times.
- A multilingual extract is not automatically the same free document as the ordinary certificate.
- If the record is old or not held by the municipality contacted, the archive search may follow a separate procedure.
- A bank or insurer may require a particular document, so submitting the wrong one can mean a second request.
- Certified translation or legalisation for use abroad is separate from the certificate.
Three realistic scenarios
Ordinary certificate
€0
Request for an ordinary civil-status death certificate in the checked municipal procedures, with no issue fee.
Request to the record-holding municipality
€0
The certificate is requested from the competent municipality after registration, without confusing it with a full copy.
Document for a private body
€0
A private body asks for the ordinary certificate and accepts the free civil-status document, with no translation or delivery charge.
How to spend less
- Ask the receiving body whether an ordinary certificate is sufficient before requesting an extract or full copy.
- Identify the municipality holding the death record; it is the correct contact for historical documents and copies.
- For a public-administration matter, check whether it can obtain the information directly rather than requiring a certificate.
- For use abroad, establish first whether a multilingual extract or apostille is needed; this avoids repeat requests.
- Keep a digital copy where the issuing channel permits it, so the same request is not repeated for every private body.
Frequently asked questions
Is a death certificate free in Italy?
Yes. The ordinary civil-status death certificate is free in the official Rome and Turin procedures checked. This applies to the certificate confirming the event, not automatically to full copies, multilingual extracts or archive searches, which can have a different route and conditions.
Is a death certificate the same as a death extract?
No. An ordinary certificate gives the core civil-status information. An extract may contain further data, and a full copy reproduces the record. Before applying, ask the receiving organisation for the exact document name. A precise request avoids delays and the potential cost of an unnecessary copy.
Where can I request a death certificate in Italy?
The usual reference is the municipality that created or holds the civil-status record. Methods differ between municipalities and can include a counter, online service, email or appointment. This guide checked Rome and Turin; for a record held elsewhere, always confirm the relevant municipality's current procedure.
Do I need a death certificate for a public authority?
Often not. Public authorities normally have to obtain information themselves or accept substitute declarations where the rules allow, rather than asking a citizen for a certificate. As exceptions depend on the specific case, ask the office what document or declaration it accepts before applying.
How much is a full copy of a death record?
This guide does not give a price for a full copy. It is a different document from the ordinary certificate and may involve an archive consultation or copy charges set by the municipality holding the record. Contact the competent civil-status office with the year and place of death for the actual cost and processing time.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
On 25 October 2026, we opened two official municipal procedures. Rome states that civil-status certificates of birth, death and marriage are free, separately from historical certificates and copies that can involve duties or stamp tax. Turin states that its death-record service is free and that a certificate or extract can be obtained after the record is drawn up. The published figure is therefore EUR 0 for an ordinary certificate, not an estimate for every document connected to a death. Death registration, funeral arrangements, translations, full copies, archive searches and postal delivery are excluded.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is High for the ordinary certificate: two coherent public municipal authorities state that the service is free, and one expressly separates civil-status certificates from historical documents and copies. We do not extend EUR 0 to every death-related record because extracts, full copies and archive documents can have different procedures and costs.
The procedure for an ordinary civil-status death certificate is free
Roma Capitale — rilascio certificati anagrafici e di stato civile (opens in a new tab)
Roma Capitale · Public authority · Verified on 25 October 2026
Official page opened on 25 October 2026. It distinguishes free civil-status certificates from historical certificates, extracts and full copies, which may follow different rules.
Authority4/5
Death registration and the subsequent certificate or extract are described as a free service
Città di Torino — registrare un decesso avvenuto in Italia (opens in a new tab)
Città di Torino · Public authority · Verified on 25 October 2026
Official page opened on 25 October 2026. It confirms that the Turin service is free and says a certificate or extract can be obtained after the record is drawn up.
Authority4/5
Revision history
First published on 25 October 2026 with the ordinary certificate's free issue verified through the official procedures of Rome and Turin.
- 25 October 2026
- 25 October 2026
- 25 April 2027
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