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[Papers]The identity CardThe identity Card is now valid for ten years and no longer just five. This was established by law decree 112 of 2008. The rule doesn’t only regard new Identity Cards, but also those currently valid. The new document expiry dates will be sent to those concerned by the Municipalities between one hundred and eighty and ninety days prior to expiry. [2008.07.28]

Council registry officeNew desks will be open at the council registry office in Via Carrera 81 (District 4). The desks can be divided into: ordinary cases and quick cases (with two separate queues/ticket machines). These will be joined by two new desks: immigration cases and cases by booking. [2008.07.11]

Change of car ownershipAs from Monday August 17, when transferring ownership of a vehicle, the signature on the sales document can also be attested at the registry offices (Anagrafe) of Turin City Council. [2008.06.26]

ExpulsionsForeigners without a proper entry visa or permit to stay in the country will be expelled or accompanied to the border: foreigners who have entered Italy without a proper entry visa are illegal immigrants; foreigners who have lost the requisites necessary to stay in the country (failure to renew their permit to stay in the country upon expiry), which they possessed upon arrival in Italy, are irregular. [2008.05.19]

Conversion or recognition of foreign driver's licenceConversion of a driver's licence issued by a country outside the EU must be done within one year of the bearer acquiring residency in Italy. After that period, the bearer may not drive vehicles in Italy. [2008.05.05]

Self-certificationYou can self-certify, that is declare and sign personally, under your own responsibility and present the document to the municipality or any other office requesting certification, personal information in registries and documents of the Italian government. [2008.04.21]