I ordered and rec'd online what appears to be my GGF's military registration from Cosenza's web site. It showed he was in America at the time. When I sent the fee they wanted for it I told them that Altomonte the commune I was trying to get his birth certificate from doesn't respond and did they ...

Hi, Did you get your copy from Altomonte. I have made two requests and got nothing. Cosenza did sent one no problem but I am not sure I sent it the the right place in Altomonte or what. My great grandfather Beniamino Franco was from their. My greatgrand mother was a Capparelli.

I am still trying to get a birth certificate from cook co. IL from 1893 and a marriage certificate from 1910. I don't think the birth certificate of my GGM [NON ITALIAN SIDE] needs to be certified but the marriage does. I got nowhere e-mailing. They don't seem to understand their own web sites. You ...

That's why I posted it here. I don't know if NY will respond to someone in S.F. 's area. I already know S.F. won't respond.

I haven't seen any question or answer for this one. I qualify to be recognized through my GGF[naturalized 3-15-1915],GF [born 1-10-1914] ,F. My children born after 1948. I have never been married. I have two children neither have a birth certificate with a father listed. Both have my last name. I ...

Has anyone recently got naturalization papers certified by immigration? I believe I can get the oath and declaraton certified from flathead county Mt but under the freedom of information act I can't get immigration to give a certified copy. I am going to sent it again in hopes of an official ...

San Francisco I have not make an appointment. I want to get the most important stuff 1st. I still can't get a response from Altomonte concerning his birth certificate. It's been about 4 months. The NARA in Seattle was where Montana told me to look but they e-mailed stating they don't have any ...

I have been attempting to get documents for 2 years! The lastest issue is a certified copy of my great grand fathers naturalization records. I went thru immigrations geneology site and recieved just a copy. Immigration told me well you need to send a freedom of information request. Which I sent to ...

Let us know how it goes my father will be going through that consulate. I hope all goes well.

Hi, I qualify for Italian citizenship through my GGF,GF,F. I have two children. I have never been married so didn't put their fathers name on the birth certificates. I thought it would just be easier. That has made them legally only my children. No problems so far. I just read on another site that ...

I have also been looking for the answer to this question. I would recommend if the state or county will change it and it will correct dates as well, change it. I am going to change my GGF's death cert. after I get his birth certificate from Italy. It has what would be the americian version of ...

I need to get a marriage and birth certificate from Illinois and there site says they will not certify them because they don't do it beyond 70 years. The consult site states they must be certified? So maybe a letter like you got would work. I will need to make some calls and hope that is enough. I ...

Thanks for the info. Did the certified letter work for the consulate?

Does anyone know if the certificate of naturalization needs to be certified and how do you know it is? I requested a copy and thought it was going to be official and certified but it looks like only a photocopy. I can't find anywhere on the immigration site how to get an official certified copy. Is ...

I am collecting my documentation for Italian citizenship but it appears recent laws may prevent me from getting certified copies as the consult wants. Has anyone recently had to deal with Illinois. What can be done if they refuse to give certified copies of 100 year old birth or marriage ...