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Goal

Register your residenza

From the 20-day declaration and the documents to the 45-day check, your certificate and address updates, in the right order.

About 60 days 5 steps

You end withYour residenza confirmed at the comune, with the certificate and your address updated everywhere.

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Step 2 of 5

Register your residence (residenza) at the Comune

Who is this for

Foreign citizens living in Italy for more than a short stay.

Requirements

Valid permit or receipt, lease, ownership or host declaration, ID and codice fiscale.

Sources

Last verified: 2026-10-20 Report an error

Steps

  1. Before you apply: residence, domicile and your documents
  2. Register your residence (residenza) at the Comune
  3. After you file: the checks and the wait
  4. Use your residenza: certificate, ID and updates
  5. Permit renewals, moves and leaving Italy

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