How to Search Italy Records
Italy provides 10 searchable databases across multiple government agencies. Use the portals below based on the record type you need.
Important: Access rules vary. Some Italy records require registration, fees, or formal requests. Criminal records in most countries are restricted and require authorization.
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Africo Births & Marriages
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse Rootsweb for Africo, Reggio Calabria, Italy online records including marriages, births and surnames.
Castellino Births, Deaths & Marriages 1809 - 1910
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse an Italian Records page for Castellino del Biferno, Campobasso, Molise, Italy birth, death, and marriage records.
Celenza Births, Deaths & Marriages 1809 - 1920
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse an Italian Records page for Celenza sul Trigno, Italy birth, marriage and death records.
Contessa Entellina Genealogy
Official Government Source Free Access
Collection of Contessa Entellina, Sicilia, Italy genealogy information including birth, marriage, and death records.
Government and Legal Information in Italy
Official Government Source Free Access
Search legal information for Italy and access government resources for courts and case law, education, government, lawyers, legislation, Parliament, banking and finance, the environment, and other government and legal information.
Holy See (Vatican City) | Government and Legal Information
Official Government Source Free Access
Search legal information for the Holy See and access government resources for Holy See law, legislation, treaties, international agreements,, and other government and legal information.
Miglionico Births, Deaths & Marriages 1800s
Official Government Source Free Access
In Internet Explorer, search Miglionico, Basilicata, Italy birth, death and marriage records by keyword. Requires Java.
Piana degli Albanesi Vital Records 1820-1910
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse for Piana degli Albanesi, Italy birth, marriage, and death records 1829-1910. At that time it was known as Piana dei Greci.
Sersale Births, Deaths & Marriages 1809 - 1910
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse Sersale, Calabria, Italy birth, marriage and death records by year.
Tito Births, Deaths & Marriages 1809 - 1859
Official Government Source Free Access
Browse the Commune di Tito Civil Records for Tito, Basilicata birth, death and marriage records by year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Italy public records?▼
Use the databases listed above - these are the primary official sources for Italy. International record systems vary - access methods and availability differ from U.S. systems.
Are Italy criminal records publicly searchable?▼
In most countries, criminal records are NOT publicly searchable online. They typically require a formal background check with the subject's consent. This is different from the U.S., where many county court records are publicly accessible.
Why are there fewer databases than U.S. states?▼
Most countries do not make the same range of public records freely searchable online as U.S. states do. Many international records require registration, fees, or formal government requests. What is listed here represents the best available free online access.
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Last reviewed: May 25, 2026
