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PEC and digital domicile: what they are and whether you need one

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Italian certified email (PEC) and the digital domicile explained in plain words.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Who is this for

Anyone who deals with Italian offices, landlords or employers and may be asked for a PEC address.

What it is

A PEC is an email with legal proof of sending and delivery. A digital domicile is the PEC address you register as your official contact for public offices.

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