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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.

Delivery

5 working days

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the Judicial Registered Mail service?

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.

Which documents can be sent?

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.

Is a return receipt (AR) mandatory for judicial registered mail?

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.  

What is the Digital Return Receipt (DIGITAL AR) and how can it be obtained?

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.

 What customization and advanced features are available for judicial registered mail?

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}.

How can I track the shipment of Judicial Registered Mail?

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.

How many pages can be sent?

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
Can the cover page of the shipments be customized?

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
What is digital archiving?

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.

Can I send to multiple recipients?

Yes, it is available as an additional option and can be selected by setting the “colori” option to true.

Is color printing available for the Judicial Registered Mail service?

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.
Who is the Judicial Registered Mail service designed for?

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.

What are the delivery times?

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.

What are the costs of the Judicial Registered Mail service?