Forms and documents for the identity card

Documents to present at the appointment

Mandatory documentation for everyone

  • health card (National Services Card) or tax code
  • a passport photo (three for AIRE citizens) in color on a light background, recent and with the head uncovered, compatible with the parameters established by the Ministry of the Interior
    - list of registry offices equipped with booths dedicated to taking validated digital passport photos
    - see requirements prescribed for paper photographs
    - for security reasons, photos stored on USB media are not permitted

Additional documentation for some specific cases

  • in case of new release
    - another valid identity document (passport, driving licence etc.).
  • in case of renewal
    - present the expired or damaged document (the document will be collected by the registry officer)
  • for those who are domiciled in Milan but reside in another municipality
    - also present the documentation proving the impediment to travel to the municipality of residence
  • for those who do not belong to the EU
    - also present the valid residence permit or residence card
  • if the old document has been lost or stolen
    - also submit the complaint submitted to the Public Security authority
  • if the old document does not allow identification and you do not have another valid identity document
    - the presence of two adult witnesses with valid identity documents is also required

Additional documentation in case of home release for health reasons

A delegated person must go to the counter to request the home delivery service and must show:

  • an identity document of the person holding the identity card
  • a medical certificate certifying the inability to move

Updated: 29/11/2023