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Naturalization evidence in an Italian citizenship case

In an Italian case, the naturalization file is not background genealogy. It dates a legal event. Since the 2025 reform, the question is whether the Italian ancestor naturalized before the applicant was born; the old rule asked whether it came before the next person in the line was born.

Published and reviewed by Heritage Passport · Sources reviewed 2026-10-03 · 3 min read

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  • The Italian ancestor’s birth and emigration.
  • Any declaration of intention, petition, oath, or naturalization certificate.
  • The applicant’s birth, the date the naturalization is now measured against.
  • Any derivative naturalization issue affecting a minor.
  • The application, appointment, or court dates relevant to the 2025 reform.
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