Finding lost money in Italy.
Italy keeps its state pension record with one national body, INPS. Start with your personal social security file there.
Last read: 1 November 2026
Pensions
State pension: INPS (Fascicolo previdenziale del cittadino). Your contribution record, health or income certificates and letters INPS has sent you. From abroad: Check the INPS page for the sign-in method that applies to you.
Workplace and private pensions: COVIP. COVIP is Italy's pension fund supervisor. Ask your former employer which fund held your work pension.
Key facts and sources
- The fascicolo previdenziale lets you view, download and print documents on your contribution position, health or income certificates and letters sent by INPS. Source: INPS, read 1 November 2026.
Questions
How do I find a lost pension in Italy?
Start with your Fascicolo previdenziale del cittadino at INPS. It holds documents on your contribution position.
What does the INPS fascicolo hold?
INPS says it lets you view, download and print documents on your contribution position, health or income certificates and letters INPS sent you.
Can I check my Italian state record from abroad?
INPS runs a service for pensioners and workers living abroad. Check the INPS site for the sign-in method that applies to you.
Worked in more than one country?
No national tool looks across borders. PensionHunter traces pensions left behind across borders. It is run by Battersea Park Capital. Capital Find Money's founder has an interest in it, and we feature it because no national tool looks across countries. Try the free lost pension checker. Our own count of pensions left behind and the guides are free.
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