How to Register Residenza in Italy – Step-by-Step Guide for Newcomers
If you're moving to Italy or have just found a new home here, one of the most important legal steps is registering your residenza (residency) at your local Comune. Without residenza, you won’t be able to apply for important documents like the Carta d’Identità , Tessera Sanitaria , or even get access to many public services. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process clearly and simply – based on my own experience. What is Residenza? Residenza means your official place of residence in Italy. Once you register at your Comune’s Anagrafe office , you are added to the city’s population registry ( Anagrafe comunale ). Why You Need to Register Residenza Registering your residenza officially records where you live in Italy. Once you’re registered, you can: Apply for Carta d’Identità (Italian ID card) Get Tessera Sanitaria (Health card) Choose a family doctor Enroll your children in school Open bank accounts , sign up for utilities, and more Where to Re...