Complete Guide to Obtaining "Residenza" (Residency) and Filling the Form in Italy 🏠📜
A step-by-step guide on how to secure your residency and fill out the necessary forms for your life in Italy.
If you are living in Italy, "Residenza" is essential for obtaining your Carta d'Identità or renewing your Tessera Sanitaria. The following sections explain the steps to follow and how to correctly fill out the Allegato 1 form.
📋 Basic Document Checklist
- Valid Passport.
- Valid Permesso di Soggiorno or the renewal receipt.
- Codice Fiscale (Tax Code).
- Registered Housing Contract (Contratto di Affitto).
🚶♂️ 4 Main Steps to Obtain Residency
Visit the Comune
Submit your application to the Ufficio Anagrafe.
Document Review
Officials will verify if your documents are correct.
Vigili Inspection
An officer will visit your home to verify that you actually live there.
Confirmation
Your residency will be confirmed within 45 days.
📝 Filling the Allegato 1 Form Step-by-Step
Page 1: Basic Selection and Applicant Details
- Select the Scenario (Dichiarazione): Mark whether you are moving from another city, from abroad, or changing addresses within the same city.
- Personal Information (Il Sottoscritto): Enter your Surname (Cognome), Name (Nome), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, and Codice Fiscale correctly.
- Professional Information: Select your job type (e.g., Operaio) and your educational level (Titolo di studio).
- Driving License & Vehicles: It is mandatory to mention your driving license number and any vehicles (Targhe) registered in your name.
Pages 2 and 3: New Address and Family Members
- New Address (Indirizzo): Write the full address of your new home (Via, Numero civico, Piano, Interno).
- Family Members: Fill in the details (Cognome, Nome, Codice Fiscale) of other family members moving into the same house in the sections numbered 2, 3, and 4.
Page 4: Contact Details and Signature
- Communication (Recapiti): Include a phone number and email address where you can be reached.
- Signature (Firma): The applicant (Firma del richiedente) and all other adult family members must sign here.
- Submission: This can be handed in at the Comune or sent via PEC/Email.
📄 Download the Official Form (PDF)
You can view the original form here or download it to your computer for printing.
⚠️ Don't Forget: After applying for residency, make sure your name is clearly displayed on the doorbell (Citofono) and the mailbox (Cassetta Postale). All adult family members must sign the form, and you must attach copies of everyone's ID cards.
