Moving House in Italy

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Moving House in Italy

Residence Permits

The questura need to be informed of any change of address as soon as possible as the permit to stay (carta/permesso di soggiorno) is only valid with an accurate address.

If moving within the same area:

• Take proof of the new address (a utility bill, for example) to the local questura
• To find the local questura: Click here

If changing province:

• Go to the questura with jurisdiction over the new property; take proof of address and a new permit will be issued
• To find the local questura: Click here

Rental Accommodation

Check the notice period in the contract and inform the landlord by registered letter (certificado).

Cars & Vehicles

Car registration documents and Italian driving licenses must be returned to the authorities with a proof of address so that the addresses can be changed. 

The address must also be amended on Italian driving licenses.

Utilities

Contact the telephone (including mobile), Internet service, gas, water and electricity suppliers.

• Electricity: ENEL 
• Gas: providers include:
  • Italgas 
  • Vivigas 
• Water: Acea 
• Telephone: Telecom Italia 
• For information on mobile phone and Internet service providers, see the INFOrmation Page, Telephone & Internet Providers in Italy

Post

The Italian postal service can arrange for mail to be forwarded to the new address. 

The Seguimi (follow me) service must be set up at the local post office at least ten days before the change of address is required. Complete the application form, submit it to the post office and the mail will be redirected for between 30 and 90 days.

• For information from the post office: Click here (in Italian)

Insurance

Insurance companies must be notified of a change of address. Home insurance can be transferred to a new property, but if the new home is dramatically different in size or value, a reassessment will be required.

Children

Teaching staff and the school authorities will need to prepare and transmit a child's school records. They should be notified some time in advance.

Bank & Subscriptions

Notify the bank of change of address and remember to cancel or supply change of address details for any subscriptions services.