Green Card Copy · Italy
Green Card Copy Apostille for Italy
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Green Card Copy in Italy — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Italy accepts a U.S. apostille. Your document is apostilled by the state where it was notarized. Sworn Italian translation typically required.
- Route
- State apostille
- Hague member since
- 11 February 1978
- Issuing authority
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Translation
- Sworn Italian translation typically required.
Is Italy a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Italy since 11 February 1978, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Italy with no embassy step.
Why this document takes the state route
A Green Card Copy is certified by a notary, so the signature being authenticated is the notary’s — not a federal official’s. That means it is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the state where it was notarized. For Italy, that state apostille is the final step.
We handle Florida notarizations through the full chain. Documents notarized in other states need that state’s authentication first.
People most often send documents to Italy for citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), property, residency. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
You obtain this from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Italy.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille | Varies by state | Issued by the state where the copy was notarized |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: Quoted, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Italy
Sworn Italian translation typically required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Green Card Copy to Italy. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
State authentication
Issued by the Secretary of State where the document was notarized.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Italy.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Italy.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Green Card Copy for Italy — FAQ
Is Italy part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Italy since 11 February 1978, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Green Card Copy for Italy?
Timing depends on the state where it was notarized; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days once state authentication is complete. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Green Card Copy to Italy?
State-route pricing depends on where the document was notarized.. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Italy?
Sworn Italian translation typically required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the Green Card Copy for me?
No — you obtain it from US Citizenship and Immigration Services first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Italy orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents for Italy · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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