Statement on the exact indication of the name

The signature is not subject to authentication when presented together with a photocopy of a valid identity document of the subscriber. The application and the photocopy can be sent by hand, electronically or by post.

The declaration can only be made once.

Normative requirements

Art. 36 Presidential Decree 3.11.2000, n. 396 - indications on the name

1. Anyone who has had a name made up of several elements, even if separated from each other, at birth, before the date of entry into force of this regulation, can declare in writing to the Civil Status Office of the place of birth the exact indication with to which, in accordance with the will of the declarant or, in accordance with the use made, the elements of their name must be reported in the summary extracts and in the certificates issued by the civil and registry offices.
2. The signing of the declaration is not subject to authentication if presented together with a photocopy, not authenticated, of an identity document of the subscriber. The application and the photocopy of the identity document can be sent electronically or by post or fax.
3. The declaration itself is noted without other formalities in the birth certificate and is communicated pursuant to article 6 of the law of 24 December 1954, n. 1228.