Tag: translators

Do you need a translator to purchase property in Italy?

Written by Italian Citizenship Translators on July 28, 2023. Posted in Blog.

Perhaps you are considering buying a property in Italy, but the language barrier scares you, or you are curious about the bureaucracy involved. If you do not speak Italian, at some point, you will need a translator. As a matter of fact, Italian law requires the presence of an official translator in cases where the buyer is not bilingual. Buying in a foreign country can be daunting, therefore, working with a translator is crucial and often prevents any hassles or delays down the line. At what stage of the process do you need a translator? Imagine the allure of owning a villa surrounded by picturesque...

How to translate vital records for a citizenship application at an Italian court

Written by Italian Citizenship Translators on June 30, 2023. Posted in Blog.

Our previous article focused on translating the vital records for a citizenship application at an Italian consulate and municipality in Italy. On the other hand, this article will focus on translating the vital records for a citizenship application at an Italian court. It is worth pointing out that as of June 22, 2022, all court cases must be filed at the court that covers the applicant’s ancestor’s municipality of birth. More specifically, if you have a 1948 case involving a female ancestor in your Italian lineage, the translations of all your vital records will need to be certified prior to...

How to translate vital records for a citizenship application at an Italian consulate

Written by Italian Citizenship Translators on May 2, 2023. Posted in Blog.

One of the most important requirements to file an application for Italian citizenship by descent is translating all the vital records needed to apply into Italian. These can be divided into two categories: the vital records pertaining to the individuals in your Italian lineage and your own vital records. While the former will be used by the consulate to verify your eligibility to apply for Italian citizenship, your own vital records will ultimately be registered in the municipality in Italy which holds your Italian ancestor’s birth certificate. In fact, once the consulate approves your application,...

What is the role of a translator in a citizenship application and real estate transaction?

Written by Italian Citizenship Translators on March 31, 2023. Posted in Blog.

The US Foreign Service Institute classifies Italian as a “tier one” language and it claims that it is one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker to learn. In fact, words in Italian are pronounced the way they are written and the Italian alphabet is the same as the English alphabet, though there are more accents in Italian. Notably, individuals who are already fluent in another Romance language often find it easy to pick up Italian as many words are similar to other Romance languages such as French or Spanish, for instance. Indeed, while learning Italian can be an exciting task,...