How long do AIRE updates take?

Address updates usually take weeks. Stato Civile transcriptions for events like marriage or birth can take weeks to months, depending on your comune in Italy.

FAST IT portal showing AIRE update forms with UK marriage certificate and proof of address — Keeping AIRE up to date from the UK — address changes, marriage, births, and status updates via FAST IT.

Keep Your AIRE Up to Date (2025): Address, Marriage, Birth, Name Changes from the UK

Q: Do I need apostille for every UK certificate?

Not always, but many consulates require it. Always confirm with your consulate before translating or posting documents.

Q: Can I register events entirely online?

Often you submit online through FAST IT, but you may still need to send originals or certified copies by post/email to the consulate. Always follow their instructions.

If you’re an Italian citizen resident in the UK, keeping your AIRE current is essential. Many consular services (passport, CIE, Stato Civile) depend on your AIRE being correct and assigned to the right consulate.

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What can you update in FAST IT?

Update	Typical Evidence	Where to do it
Change of Address	Recent proof of UK address	FAST IT → “Communication of change of address”
Marriage	UK marriage certificate (+ apostille/translation if required)	FAST IT + Stato Civile (check consulate rules)
Birth of a Child	UK long-form birth certificate, apostille, translation (if required)	FAST IT + Stato Civile
Name Change	Legal certificate of name change/deed poll, apostille and translation if required	FAST IT + Stato Civile

FAST IT: serviziconsolarionline.esteri.it | MFA: esteri.it

Step-by-Step: Change of Address (Typical)

Log into FAST IT → “Anagrafe consolare/AIRE”.
Select Change of Address and upload recent proof of UK address.
Confirm your household composition.
Submit and note the ticket number.
Track in FAST IT (processing may take weeks).

Step-by-Step: Marriage/Birth/Name Updates (Overview)

Prepare the UK certificate (birth/marriage/divorce/name).
Obtain apostille if your consulate requires it: gov.uk/get-document-legalised
Arrange a certified/sworn translation into Italian if required.
Submit via FAST IT and/or Stato Civile (check rules).
Wait for transcription at your comune in Italy (weeks–months).

Tip: Translate after apostille if both are required, so the apostille text is included in the translation.

Common Errors (and Fixes)

Wrong certificate type → for births, use long-form with parents’ names.
No apostille → many consulates require it.
Translation not compliant → use certified/sworn translators.
Wrong consulate → you must be registered with the correct jurisdiction.
Expired proofs → upload recent (<= 3 months) address documents.

Useful Links

FAST IT: serviziconsolarionline.esteri.it
MFA (IT): esteri.it
UK Apostille: gov.uk/get-document-legalised

FAQs

Do I need apostille for every UK certificate?

Not always, but many consulates require it — check your consulate.

How long do updates take?

Address updates: weeks. Stato Civile transcriptions: weeks–months, depending on the comune.

Can I register events entirely online?

Often you submit online + post/email originals to the consulate. Always follow instructions.

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