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Declaration that copies are true copies of the originals (Italy)

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An Italian sworn self-declaration, in Italian (arts. 19 and 47 of Presidential Decree 445/2000), attesting that the enclosed photocopies match the originals: documents issued or kept by a public body, publications, educational or service records, tax documents that must be kept. It is the simple route for public competitions, calls for applications, universities and applications, without having copies certified. Many bodies publish a free model. No stamp duty is due (art. 37). Signed with a copy of an identity document.

  • Made for use in Italy
  • Last updated October 14, 2026

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When to use this document

  • You are entering a public competition in Italy and must attach copies of your diplomas.
  • The university wants copies of documents but you do not want to have them certified.
  • You are filing an application with many copies and want to declare them true all at once.
  • You are looking for a template declaring a copy true to the original.

What you fill in

The details the document asks for.

  • Declarant
  • Declarant's codice fiscale (Italian tax code)
  • Declarant's place of birth
  • Declarant's date of birth
  • Declarant's home address
  • Documents copied (one per line)
  • Total number of pages copied
  • Who the declaration is for (optional)
  • City
  • Date

Common questions

Which documents can the declaration of true copy cover in Italy?
Copies of an act or document issued or kept by a public body, of a publication, of educational or service records and of tax documents private parties must keep (art. 19 of Presidential Decree 445/2000). It does not cover acts outside these categories, such as a notarial deed kept by the notary, of which a certified copy is requested. Many bodies publish a free model with the call for applications.
Do copies have to be certified at the town hall?
No, where this declaration is enough: signing it with a copy of an identity document replaces having the copies certified. A copy certified by a public official is still needed only where a rule requires it or the recipient is not bound to accept the declaration, and it pays stamp duty unless exempt. Number the pages and state in the declaration how many there are.
Can the declaration of true copy be written on the copy itself?
Yes: the law allows the declaration to be written at the foot of the copy, but a single sheet listing all the documents and the number of pages is handier when there are many copies, and calls for applications often ask for one. Keep the originals: the public body may ask to see them when it checks declarations.

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