I need a revenue stamp.
MAR-ca da BOL-lo — two separate stress points; the double 'l' in 'bollo' is a geminate consonant, held slightly.
Use this when an official document requires a revenue stamp. Documents like lease contracts, applications to public offices, and some legal certificates require a marca da bollo of a specific value.
The marca da bollo is a fiscal stamp sold exclusively at tabaccherie and equivalent to a government tax. The standard value is €16,00 (since 2013). Some documents require multiples. The shopkeeper will ask what it's for to confirm the correct denomination.
Ho bisogno di due marche da bollo da sedici euro.
I need two sixteen-euro revenue stamps.
Specifying quantity and denomination upfront
Per un contratto di affitto, quante marche da bollo servono?
For a rental contract, how many revenue stamps are needed?
Shopkeepers often know the requirements for common document types
La marca da bollo vale anche in digitale?
Is the revenue stamp also valid in digital form?
There is now a digital marca da bollo — relevant for online submissions
The marca da bollo is a uniquely Italian institution with roots going back to the 18th century. It represents a government tax on legal acts and documents. Tabaccherie are the sole authorised retail sellers, making them essential bureaucratic partners for everyday Italians.