Best source for ordering Italian birth certificates?

[Mpurpura99]

I see several places online offering to obtain/send my Italian grandparents birth certificates needed for dual citizenship. I wonder if folks can advise which do a good job or which should be avoided?

[qualdom]

I see several places online offering to obtain/send my Italian grandparents birth certificates needed for dual citizenship. I wonder if folks can advise which do a good job or which should be avoided?

I would not go through one of those companies that you have found via an online search. They will collect your payment immediately and then send a written request (at their earliest convenience) to the comune, which may or may not be responded to.

I know an individual who lives in Italy who is very sincere, perseverant, and doesn't request payment until the certificate has been procured. PM me if you want contact details.

[Tessa78]

Or you can write directly to the comune to request the birth act.
There is no charge for the record, but there may be a small fee for the copying, mailing, etc.
You need to be sure you ask for a certified copy of the birth act.

T.