Dove devo firmare?

Where do I need to sign?

Pronunciation

FIR-ma-re — three syllables, stress on the first.

When to use it

When the receptionist presents you with a registration form. All Italian hotels require guests to sign a registration card.

What it means

'Dove devo firmare' uses 'dovere' (must/to have to) + infinitive. 'Firmare' means to sign. The registration card ('scheda di registrazione') is a legal document that hotels are required to collect and file.

Variations

Cosa devo compilare?

What do I need to fill in?

Ask when handed a paper registration form

Posso usare il mio indirizzo di casa?

Can I use my home address?

Yes — hotels need your permanent address for the registration form

Può spiegare cosa firmo?

Can you explain what I am signing?

Perfectly reasonable to ask before signing any document

Mini Dialogue

— Può compilare questo modulo e firmare qui? — Certo. Devo mettere il mio indirizzo? — Sì, l'indirizzo di residenza. E una firma in fondo. — Fatto. Ecco il modulo.

— Can you fill in this form and sign here? — Of course. Do I put my address? — Yes, your residential address. And a signature at the bottom. — Done. Here is the form.

Cultural Note

The hotel registration form in Italy is called a 'scheda di ospitalità' (hospitality card). Hotels transmit this data electronically to the local police (Polizia di Stato or Carabinieri). It is a routine administrative process, not a security concern.

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