Often, yes. Starting from a surname, an approximate region, U.S. immigration and naturalization records or family stories, I can usually work back to a specific town.

Yes. I research throughout Italy, with particular experience in the central and southern regions. I work through the State Archives and the national digitised civil-records network, correspond directly with comuni and parishes, and travel to the archives when a case requires it.

Yes — and this matters more than ever, because Italy tightened the rules in 2025. The reform did not close the door: many families still qualify, and many who assume they have lost their claim have not. I review your bloodline and the chain of records the new law requires, and tell you honestly which route is still open — see how citizenship by descent works now and the U.S. record that often decides a case. I handle the genealogical research and documentation; where legal representation is needed, I work alongside established specialists in Italy.

Cost depends on scope; after the free evaluation you receive a written proposal with a clear price before any work begins. Everything with you is handled in English.

They are used only for your research. Your records and personal data are treated confidentially, never shared or published without your consent, and stored securely. When the work is complete, you can ask me to delete them.

I usually reply to a new enquiry within a couple of days, with an honest assessment. A full research project depends on the archives involved — some answers come in days, others require correspondence with a comune or a visit to a State Archive. I will always tell you what to expect before we begin.

A documented report: the records I find, faithfully transcribed and translated into English, with the sources cited so you can see exactly where each fact comes from — not a guess, but evidence you can hold.

I provide accurate transcriptions and translations to understand your records and build your family history. If you need a certified / sworn translation for an official purpose — such as an Italian citizenship application — that is a separate, formal procedure; tell me and I will point you the right way.

Sometimes records are lost, or a lead runs cold. I am honest about this from the start: I tell you what is realistically possible before you commit, and if a line cannot be documented I say so plainly, rather than filling gaps with guesses.