Judicial Registered Mail - Italy
€13.10 + VAT
Send Judicial Documents throughout the country, securely and certifiably, with legal validity, in real time, and guaranteed by Poste Italiane.
Judicial Registered Mail is an exclusive service for Openapi and allows sending any type of Judicial Act (registered letters as per articles 139, 140, 660 of the Civil Procedure Code and 157 and 161 of the Criminal Procedure Code) in just a few seconds, with tracking and delivery notification systems, all via API.
The notification of judicial acts can be sent to one or more recipients (no limits), whether private individuals or businesses, but exclusively to a standard address. Judicial registered mail cannot be sent to PO boxes.
REQUEST EXAMPLE
POST/atti_giudiziari
The request must include sender and recipient data, and the content can be plain text, formatted HTML, a URL (pointing to a webpage, a PDF, or an image file), or a base64-encoded PDF file.
{
"sender": {
"title": "string",
"first_name": "string",
"last_name": "string",
"dug": "string",
"address": "string",
"civic_number": "string",
"city": "string",
"postal_code": "string",
"province": "string",
"country": "string",
"email": "string"
},
"recipients": [
- {
"first_name": "string",
"last_name": "string",
"c/o": "string",
"dug": "string",
"address": "string",
"civic_number": "string",
"city": "string",
"postal_code": "string",
"province": "string",
"country": "string",
},
],
- "document": [
"Text"
],
- "options": {
"duplex": false,
"color": false,
"ar": false,
"autoconfirm": false,
}
}
During the request phase, you can send it immediately by setting the "autoconfirm" option to true or save it for later confirmation by setting it to false and using a PATCH request.
The number of pages for judicial registered mail can range from 1 to 100. For more than 50 pages, the printing type must be set to duplex (front/back); otherwise, an error will be returned.
RESPONSE EXAMPLE
POST /atti_giudiziari
The response will include all the previously provided information, along with cost details and the ID assigned to the dispatch.
{
"mittente": {
"titolo": "string",
"nome": "string",
"cognome": "string",
"dug": "string",
"indirizzo": "string",
"civico": "string",
"comune": "string",
"cap": "string",
"provincia": "string",
"nazione": "string",
"email": "string"
},
"destinatari": [
- {
"nome": "string",
"cognome": "string",
"co": "string",
"dug": "string",
"indirizzo": "string",
"civico": "string",
"comune": "string",
"cap": "string",
"provincia": "string",
"nazione": "string",
},
],
- "documento": [
"Testo"
],
- "opzioni": {
"fronteretro": false,
"colori": false,
"ar": {
"titolo": "string",
"nome": "string",
"cognome": "string",
"dug": "string",
"indirizzo": "string",
"civico": "string",
"comune": "string",
"cap": "string",
"provincia": "string",
"nazione": "string",
"email": "string"
},
"autoconfirm": true,
"timestamp_invio": false,
},
"prodotto": raccomadata,
"creation_timestamp": 1627649809,
"update_timestamp": 1627649810,
"username": string,
"confirmed": true,
"state": CONFIRMED,
"documento_validato{
"pdf": "https://ws.ufficiopostale.com/Up/pdf/f7294e76871965ea206d560d77ff079e.pdf",
"jpg": "https://ws.ufficiopostale.com/Up/jpg/f7294e76871965ea206d560d77ff079e.jpg",
"pagine": 1,
"size": 9350,
}
"pricing": {
"dettaglio": [
{
"codice_servizio": "RicevutaRitorno",
"descrizione_servizio": "Ricevuta di Ritorno",
"percentuale_iva": 0,
"quantita": 1,
"importo_unitario_totale": 0.8,
"importo_unitario_netto": 0.8,
"importo_unitario_iva": 0
},
{
"codice_servizio": "pagine",
"descrizione_servizio": "Tariffa Postale pagine",
"percentuale_iva": 0,
"quantita": 1,
"importo_unitario_totale": 3.4,
"importo_unitario_netto": 3.4,
"importo_unitario_iva": 0
},
{
"codice_servizio": "STAMPA",
"descrizione_servizio": "Costo Stampa",
"percentuale_iva": 0,
"quantita": 1,
"importo_unitario_totale": 0.1,
"importo_unitario_netto": 0.1,
"importo_unitario_iva": 0
},
{
"codice_servizio": "IMBUST",
"descrizione_servizio": "Imbustamento",
"percentuale_iva": 0,
"quantita": 2,
"importo_unitario_totale": 0,
"importo_unitario_netto": 0,
"importo_unitario_iva": 0
}
],
"totale": {
"importo_totale_netto": 8.6,
"importo_totale_iva": 0,
"importo_totale": 8.6
}
},
"lock": false,
"confirmed_timestamp": 1627649810,
"id": "6103f712dd2507415c5db6d0"
}
],
"success": true,
"message": "",
"error": null
}The return receipt of the shipment (A/R) is mandatory for judicial registered mail and has evidentiary value. The data for receiving the receipt must match those of the sender. In addition to the paper receipt, the Digital Return Receipt (AR DIGITALE) is also available. One of the two is required for the validity of the judicial act notification. If the digital version is chosen, it must be sent to a certified email (PEC) address. The AR DIGITALE is sent after the delivery of the judicial act, with the advantage of being delivered in real time, unlike the paper version which takes a few days.
To download the PDF of the Return Receipt (AR) in DIGITAL format, the recipient's ID is required, not the request ID: GET /atti_giudiziari/{id}/destinatari/{IdDestinatario}/ardigitale
The returned document is digitally signed and timestamped.
Optional Fields for Judicial Registered Mail
Unlike other postal services, judicial registered mail provides a series of dedicated optional fields. The most relevant are:
- Chronological Number
- Technology Partner
- Notifier
- Notes
It is also possible to fully customize the cover of the communication, for example by inserting a logo, company information or promotional content. Customization can be done via API or through the Playground, which also allows you to preview before shipping.
The registered mail is a trackable service, and the tracking code is made available in the response to the request.
The judicial registered mail service includes free of charge:
- The acceptance document certifying the shipment and the date of sending
- The digital archiving of the content digitally signed and timestamped by Poste Italiane, compliant with current regulations. This archiving certifies the content and prevents denial by the counterparty in a possible legal dispute. It is available for download for 2 months.
Both services can be requested through the dedicated endpoints.
The average delivery time for judicial acts in Italy is 5 working days plus 2 days for printing. In case of absence of the recipient, the registered mail must be collected at the office indicated on the delivery notice and after 30 days it is returned to the sender. All complete prices are available in the "pricing" section in the console and are accessible in the response to the request at the endpoint: POST /atti_giudiziari/ (autoconfirm="false"). The cost of each shipment is calculated based on the number of pages and the selected options, detailed among postal fee, printing and enveloping.
Terms and Conditions of Service Use
The Client is aware of their obligations for the validity of the notification pursuant to Law no. 53 of January 21, 1994, and in particular, for notifications made during legal proceedings, it is necessary to specify the judicial office, the section, the case number, and the year of registration for all notifications.
It will be the client's responsibility to retain the document provided by us (a document compliant with Article 3 of Law no. 53 of January 21, 1994, digitally signed and timestamped). If the client has not opted for the purchase of digital archiving, the same document provided to the client will be deleted from the archives of this company and Poste Italiane 2 months after the purchase.
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The Judicial Registered Mail service is Openapi's exclusive solution that allows the sending of judicial documents via API in real time.
The service enables real-time shipment tracking and includes acceptance receipts, delivery notifications, and digital archiving.
Thanks to its flexibility, the Judicial Registered Mail API is a strategic choice for businesses, such as law firms, aiming to simplify and optimize the process of sending judicial documents.
The Judicial Registered Mail service allows the sending of all communications related to the notification of judicial acts, including registered letters pursuant to Articles 139, 140, 660 of the Italian Code of Civil Procedure, and Articles 157 and 161 of the Italian Code of Criminal Procedure.
Each shipment can include up to 100 pages (with duplex printing), ensuring the flexibility needed to manage various types of communications for individual recipients.
Yes, the return receipt (AR) is mandatory for the legal validity of the notification of a judicial document. It serves as legal proof of delivery. It can be chosen in either paper or digital format (DIGITAL AR). In both cases, the sender's data must exactly match those provided for receiving the receipt.
The DIGITAL AR is an electronic alternative to the paper receipt. It is sent via PEC (certified email) to the sender immediately after delivery of the judicial document, ensuring real-time receipt. The digitally signed and timestamped PDF can be downloaded using the following endpoint: GET /atti_giudiziari/{id}/destinatari/{IdDestinatario}/ardigitale
Note: the recipient's ID is required, not the request ID.
Judicial registered mail allows the use of optional fields such as:
- Chronological Number
- Technology Partner
- Notifier
- Notes
It is also possible to fully customize the cover page with logos, company info, or promotional content via API or using the Playground (which provides a preview). The service includes tracking, acceptance document, and compliant digital archiving for 2 months.
You can track the status of a judicial registered mail shipment using the dedicated service at the endpoint GET /tracking/{id}, where the id parameter is mandatory.
Below are the available statuses and their meanings:
- 00: Accettata online (TRANSITORY) – The shipment has been registered but not yet processed.
- 01: Consegnato (FINAL) – The shipment has been delivered to the recipient.
- 02: Giacenza (TRANSITORY) – The shipment is awaiting collection at a pick-up point.
- 03: In restituzione (FINAL) – The shipment is being returned to the sender.
- 99: In lavorazione (TRANSITORY) – The shipment is being processed.
You can also obtain the tracking code (NumeroRaccomandata) for the judicial registered mail once it reaches the SENT status by making a request to the endpoint GET /raccomandate/{id}.
The maximum number of pages is 50, or 100 if the duplex option is used. If a document exceeding 50 pages is uploaded without enabling the duplex option, the system will generate an error message. In such cases, the duplex option must be selected to proceed with the document's submission.
Yes, you can fully customize the cover page of the communication by adding elements such as your logo, company information, or promotions.
Customization can be done via API using the dedicated endpoint or through the Playground, which also allows you to preview the document before sending.
Cover page customization is available for the following services:
- Online Registered Mail - Italy
- International Registered Mail
- Judicial Registered Mail
- Priority Mail (Posta 1) - Italy
- Standard Mail (Posta 4) - Italy
- Postapriority
- Postamail
Digital archiving is a free service enabled by default that allows access to the content sent, digitally signed, and timestamped by Poste Italiane.
This service certifies the content with legal validity and makes it available for download for 12 months.
Digital archiving is available for the following postal services:
- Online Registered Mail
- International Registered Mail
- Judicial Registered Mail
- Priority Mail (Posta 1) - Italy
- Standard Mail (Posta 4) - Italy
- Postapriority
- Postamail
The API service allows sending judicial registered mail to multiple recipients simultaneously, without any limits. This makes the judicial registered mail service particularly useful for companies and professionals looking to automate the mailing process, saving time and resources.
With included tracking, each shipment can be monitored in real-time, ensuring greater security and reliability.
Yes, it is available as an additional option and can be selected by setting the “colori” option to true.
The Judicial Registered Mail service is intended for a variety of operators who need to send judicial acts quickly, with full tracking, and in compliance with regulations, including:
- Lawyers and legal firms: for notifying judicial acts with full traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Courts and judicial offices: for digitally and traceably notifying procedural acts.
The convenience and efficiency of Online Registered Mail simplify and accelerate the sending process, ensuring full legal validity, acceptance documents, delivery notifications, and certified content.
Delivery times for judicial registered mail within Italy are 5 working days.
Processing times are added to the delivery time: 1 working day for printing (T+1) if the shipment is accepted by 2:00 PM from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The service cost starts at €13.10 + VAT and may vary depending on the number of pages and additional options selected. The price includes the acceptance receipt and digital archiving.
Yes. The tracking code of the shipment (i.e., the Italian Post's registered mail code) is automatically printed on each page of the judicial document. This is a legal requirement to ensure the legal validity of the document sent online.
The code is printed directly by Poste Italiane during the processing of the shipment. The user does not need to insert it manually.
The procedure is as follows:
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Acceptance by Poste Italiane: once the shipment is sent through the console.openapi.it platform, it is handled by an authorized operator of Poste Italiane.
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File verification and composition: the operator verifies only that the files comply with the required technical specifications, such as document format (PDF or other compatible types) and the presence of mandatory fields like sender and recipient. This is a formal and technical check limited to postal and IT aspects, to ensure correct delivery and notification.
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Digital signature and timestamp: the file is digitally signed and time-stamped. These elements certify the date and integrity of the document, providing the same legal value as the physical "Guller" postmark used at post office counters.
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Tracking code on each page: the shipment tracking code is inserted on every page, as required by current regulations.
It does not mean checking the textual or legal content of the document. It refers instead to a technical and formal verification of the submitted files. Poste ensures that:
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The file format is compliant (e.g., PDF);
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Mandatory fields like sender and recipient are present and properly filled;
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The document structure is compatible with the requirements for postalization and notification.
This verification is limited to IT and postal aspects, to ensure the document can be properly accepted and notified under the applicable technical standards.
Yes, the online sending of judicial documents via Openapi APIs fully complies with current regulations and has the same legal validity as sending from a physical post office. Italian regulations allow the electronic transmission of judicial documents provided that specific requirements are met:
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Tracking code: each page of the document contains a unique tracking code that ensures traceability and linkage to the shipment. The code is printed by Poste Italiane during processing.
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Shipment certification: the system automatically generates a certification of the successful sending, backed by digital signature and timestamp, attesting to the authenticity and date/time of the shipment.
Openapi's APIs strictly follow these standards, making the process fully traceable, certified, and legally valid in the judicial context.
Yes, but under specific conditions:
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The electronic transmission by a lawyer falls under Law No. 53/1994, which governs self-notifications.
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The lawyer must be previously authorized by their Bar Association.
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A register of sent notifications must be maintained.
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Even when sending on behalf of third parties, the authorized lawyer will always appear as the sender.
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Not all documents can be sent online: the lawyer must assess on a case-by-case basis whether telematic notification is permitted.
Yes. It is essential to keep:
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A digital copy of the sent document, which is returned by the platform after shipment completion;
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To ensure full legal validity, users must retain the original digitally signed files (in PADES or CADES format) used to generate the shipment. These are the authentic and legally enforceable references in case of disputes or legal verifications.
No, the shipment via Openapi APIs remains legally valid even though the process generates a single file that does not preserve the individual digital signatures inline.
Why is the shipment still compliant?
The process strictly follows current regulations for online judicial acts, which require:
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Presence of the registered mail code on every page of the document;
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Certification of successful shipment, guaranteed by:
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the digital signature of an authorized operator;
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an electronic timestamp.
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These elements certify a certain date, content integrity, and unique shipment identification, ensuring legal validity even in case of disputes.
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