Cambio di residenza
When you change your address in Italy, one of the very first things you’ll need to do is request an official residency change (cambio di residenza) to notify local authorities of your new location.
Some municipalities allow you to do this via email, while others might have web portals where you can complete the whole process online. You’ll usually need SPID credentials or an electronic Italian ID card (CIE) to access these online platforms.
Unfortunately, some comuni are less modernised and will require you to go in person to the registry office (ufficio anagrafe) of your new city hall.
Although requirements can vary from city to city, you will generally be asked to produce the following documents to change your address:
- A declaration of residence (dichiarazione di residenza) completed and signed by all adults in the household. This can usually be found on the municipality's website.
- Your Italian ID card (carta d’identità) or a valid passport, and a copy of your residency permit if you’re a non-EU national.
- Your Italian tax number (codice fiscale).
- Proof of your new address, such as a deed, rental agreement or signed letter from the owner.
ID card
One of the most important documents you have in Italy is your carta d’identità.
Your address will be listed on the back of the card. However, you're not required to update this piece of information when you move to a new place, as it will be automatically updated in the comune's online registry.
READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: How to get an Italian identity card
When it’s time to renew your card, you should let your comune know you have a different address so that it can be printed on the new document.
Residency permit
People holding an Italian residency permit (permesso di soggiorno) need to inform Italy’s immigration authorities of any residency change.
This must be done by going to the ‘Sportello Amico’ counter of your local post office and requesting a ‘yellow stripe kit’, or kit a banda gialla.
To update your permit, you'll need to fill out Modulo 1 (Form 1) of the kit, provide a photocopy of your passport and current residency permit, and pay a €16 stamp.
You’ll then be summoned to the immigration office at your local police headquarters (Questura) to complete the process.
If you need help filling out the application form, your local patronato office should be provide assistance for free.
Health card and GP
Your Italian healthcare card (tessera sanitaria) doesn’t physically list your address. However, you must notify your local health authority (Azienda Sanitaria Locale, or ASL) of your new address.
This is essential if you want to continue receiving medical services and prescriptions and, crucially, to be assigned a new general practitioner (medico di base) for your new location.
READ ALSO: SSN: Who can register for national healthcare in Italy?
After your cambio di residenza has been processed by the registry office, you can request a new doctor at the local ASL. You will need your tessera sanitaria, ID and proof of residency (certificato di residenza) from the comune to do this.
Some cities around Italy may allow you to complete the whole process online.
Driving licence and vehicle registration
An Italian driving licence does not list your address. However, you should update your vehicle registration documents (carta di circolazione) to reflect your new address. This is important for legal and insurance purposes.
You can do this at your comune by completing form DTT 954 I.
Your comune should send the new information to the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, which will then update the data in their system.
As of January 10th, 2020, the ministry no longer sends you a sticker with the updated address to apply to your registration documents.
You can double check that your address has been changed on the government’s driver portal (portale dell’automobilista) at www.ilportaledellautomobilista.it.
Tax documents
Self-employed workers in Italy with a Partita Iva (VAT number) need to update their registered address with Italy's Agenzia delle Entrate.
Within 30 days of the cambio di residenza, you should fill out Form AA9/12 with the new information. You can then submit the form:
- In person, by booking an appointment at your nearest revenue agency office.
- By registered post (posta raccomandata), along with a photocopy of a valid identification document.
- By registered email, or PEC, using the subject line ‘Variazione attività’.
Bank accounts and cards
You’ll also want to update your address on any bank accounts or credit cards so that they have the most up-to-date information.
Although bank statements nowadays are mostly kept online, your bank needs your address to send any new cards from time to time.
You'll likely be able to do this on your bank’s online platform.
Please note that The Local cannot advise on individual cases.
Comments