Illinois Apostille for Italy
Birth, marriage & death certificates for Italian dual citizenship and use in Italy
In short: Italy is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Illinois vital records used in Italy — most commonly for Italian dual citizenship (jure sanguinis) — need an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State. We apostille Illinois birth, marriage, and death certificates for Italian citizenship and residency, by mail from anywhere.
Dual citizenship (jure sanguinis)
Birth, marriage, and death certificates and no-record certifications are the core documents. Italian consulates also want each record translated into Italian. The Italian Consulate General in Chicago certifies the translation itself and says the apostille is not translated; we prepare the translations (certified translation).
See our dual citizenship guide for the full document set, and our birth certificate page.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Vital records start at $99 per document; multiple ancestor documents in one order are discounted; return shipping at cost or you provide a label.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport & visa photos for Italy
A visa for Italy normally requires a photo to that country's own specification — 35 × 45 mm — which differs from the standard U.S. 2×2-inch passport photo. Efficient Biometrics takes compliant passport and visa photos to the correct size in the same visit as your Live Scan and apostille, so you don't have to make a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport & visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my Illinois birth certificate apostilled for Italian citizenship?
Yes. Italian consulates also want the record translated into Italian; we apostille Illinois records and prepare the translation.
Can you handle multiple ancestor documents at once?
Yes — additional documents in the same order are discounted.
What size passport or visa photo does Italy require?
Italy's visa photo requirement is 35 × 45 mm, which differs from the U.S. 2×2-inch size. We take compliant passport and visa photos to the exact spec in the same visit — book them at efficientbiometrics.com/book. Requirements can vary by visa type and consulate.