Have you done that successfully?

The state's web site says the same thing they told me by both letter and email--you must have a notarized letter on consulate letterhead explaining the reason for the request.

This only pertains to certified copies of vital records. Uncertified "geneology copies ...

Thanks again to all the info provided. For reference to others in the same situation, here is the outcome of my attempt to get vital records of deceased ancestors from NYS DOH.

I wrote a letter referencing the NY Italian Consulate's web site stating they do not provide letters for individuals as ...

I don't see an option to do a real poll with this software, but anyways....

If you were a US citizen who later obtained dual citizenship with Italy jure sanguinis, how long did it take you to do so, start to finish?

If you finished within a year, that would be the fastest I ever heard. Usually ...

Thank you for your prompt responses. I already checked on the court order; the NYS Court emailed me stating that is not the method--I must get it through Vital Records in Albany.

I suppose I will have my letter notarized and see what happens. If I've got no success, I will call my senator.

Oh ...

This is not a question pertaining to New York City. New York State only.

They want an original letter from the consulate explaining why I need my ancestors' vital records. The consulate's web site specifically states they will not do this.

I am going to write a letter explaining this, just ...