Discover Your Italian Roots. Obtain the Records You Need.

I’m Alfredo Nocera, a professional Italian genealogist and family history researcher based in Italy and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).

I help clients worldwide discover their Italian ancestry, overcome genealogical brick walls, and obtain official Italian records for family history and Italian citizenship by descent.

When the records you need cannot be found online, I can research them directly in Italian municipalities, State Archives, diocesan archives, parishes, and other local repositories throughout Italy.

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Your Personal Genealogist in Italy

Researching Italian ancestors from abroad can be challenging. Many important Italian records are still not available online, and dealing directly with municipalities, archives, and parishes can be difficult when you do not speak Italian or are unfamiliar with the Italian administrative system.

That is where I can help.

As a professional genealogist working directly in Italy, I can locate records, conduct archival research, obtain official certificates, and help reconstruct the history of your Italian family.

Whether you have reached a genealogical brick wall, need an official record for an Italian citizenship application, or simply want to discover more about your ancestors, I can conduct the research for you directly in Italy.

Professional Genealogy Services in Italy

Italian Genealogy Research

Discover the lives of your Italian ancestors through civil registration records, parish registers, military records, historical residence records, notarial documents, and other archival sources.

Research can uncover births, marriages, deaths, family relationships, residences, occupations, military service, migration, and other details that help reconstruct your family's history.

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You work directly with me.

Certificato storico di cittadinanza - Italian Historical Citizenship Certificate

Probate & Heir Research in Italy

I also conduct professional genealogical research for probate matters, estates, attorneys, trustees, and individuals seeking missing or unknown heirs in Italy.

Research may include:

• Identifying living descendants
• Locating missing heirs
• Establishing family relationships
• Obtaining supporting civil records
• Reconstructing family lines
• Locating individuals in Italy
• Research related to wills and estates

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Certificato storico di residenza

Italian historical residency certificate - Italian Historical Certificate of Residence

Certificato storico di famiglia - Historical Family Status Certificate

How It Works

1. Tell Me What You Need

Send me the information you already have, including names, approximate dates, Italian towns or provinces, family relationships, and copies of any relevant documents.

2. I Review Your Request

I review the information you provide, evaluate your research needs, and determine where the relevant records are most likely to be found.

If I can assist with your request, I will explain the research or document retrieval required and provide you with a quote.

3. Research Begins in Italy

Depending on your project, I contact or conduct research directly with Italian municipalities, State Archives, diocesan archives, parishes, and other local repositories.

When on-site research is necessary, I can go directly to the appropriate archive or repository in Italy.

4. Receive Your Results

You receive the results of the research, together with digital copies, photographs, or official certified documents, depending on your request.

When required, original documents can also be shipped internationally.

Certificato di residenza storico - Historical Residence Certificate

HISTORICAL RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE
issued by the competent municipality of the last residence
CERTIFICATO DI RESIDENZA STORICO (certificato storico di residenza)

Why Work With a Genealogist Based in Italy?

Working with someone physically located in Italy can make an important difference.

I understand Italian civil records, archival systems, municipalities, parishes, administrative procedures, and historical documents.

More importantly, when research cannot be completed remotely, I can go directly to the source.

Based in Italy

Professional On-Site Research

Experience with Italian Archives

Official Document Retrieval

Italian & English Communication

Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Estratto dell' Atto di Nascita (Birth certificate)  Cagliari

Meet Alfredo Nocera

Your Personal Researcher in Italy

I’m Alfredo Nocera, a professional genealogist and family history researcher based in Italy.

I specialize in Italian genealogical and archival research, official document retrieval, citizenship records, probate research, and locating heirs.

Over the years, I have helped clients overcome genealogical brick walls, locate difficult-to-find Italian records, reconstruct family histories, and obtain documentation directly from Italian authorities.

My approach is personal: you work directly with me, not with a large genealogy agency.

Every family has a different history, and every research project requires a different approach.

My job is to find the evidence that helps tell your family's story.

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Italian Genealogy Research Throughout Italy

My research is not limited to one region.

Depending on the project and availability of records, I can provide genealogy research and document retrieval services throughout Italy, from Sicily and Southern Italy to Central and Northern Italy.

Research may involve municipalities, State Archives, diocesan archives, parishes, cemeteries, notarial archives, and other local repositories.

Estratto per riassunto dai registri degli atti di nascita 

GENOVA Birth Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you obtain an Italian birth certificate for my ancestor?

Yes. If you provide your ancestor's name, approximate date of birth, and Italian town of birth, I can determine the appropriate record to request and obtain it directly from the relevant Italian municipality.

If you do not know the exact town of birth, I may be able to conduct preliminary genealogical research to identify the correct municipality.

Can you obtain documents for Italian citizenship by descent?

Yes. I can obtain official Italian birth, marriage, death, citizenship, residence, and other records that may be required for an Italian citizenship-by-descent application.

Requirements can vary depending on your individual case and the authority handling your application, so you should always confirm exactly which documents and formats are required.

What if I don't know exactly where my ancestor was born in Italy?

I may be able to help identify the correct Italian town through genealogical research using civil records, parish records, immigration information, military records, and other available sources.

Once the correct municipality has been identified, I can determine how to obtain the appropriate record.

Can you research Italian records that are not available online?

Yes. This is one of the main advantages of working with a genealogist based in Italy.

When records have not been digitized or are not accessible online, I can conduct research directly through Italian municipalities, State Archives, diocesan archives, parishes, and other local repositories.

Can you obtain an Apostille for Italian documents?

When applicable, I can assist with obtaining an Apostille for Italian documents that require authentication for use abroad.

Do you work with clients outside Italy?

Yes. I work with individuals, families, genealogists, attorneys, and other professionals worldwide, including clients in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other countries.