Codice fiscale - Italian tax code, as an identification number

It is an identification code in Italy, basically series of letters and numbers, it is used as a personal identificational code, along with name, date and place of birth and address. It is requested for important transactions (for examlpe real estate purchase) and less important ones as well, most recently for ordering furniture online. It can be requested by anyone and I suggest you shuld have it if you have business matters in Italy. 

Application:

- fill in and sign the provided form (you can find the link above and here is my guide on the right side)

- valid ID and certificate of your address    

- prove your interest in Italy             

- submit it to the relevant Italian office      

The only way to obtain it is to go to Italy to a Tax Office (Agenzia delle Entrate). Or you go there personally, or you delegate someone to go there for you. In any tax office you fill in the form, they will photocopy the ID and issue the certificate on the spot.          

 Tax Office in Italy (Agenzia delle Entrate)

You can go to any tax office in Italy and apply for the "codice fiscale". They will give you the form you need to fill in, photocopy your identity card, document your personal details and the proof of your interest in Italy, and they issue a certificate. It is advisable to book an appointment in advance and make an appointment, as there may be a very large number of people. I often accompany my clients on an assignment. 

You can see the result, as the certificate on the right side as the second image.