Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Argentina
Criminal Record CertificateCertificado de Antecedentes PenalesOnlineIn personEmbassy or consulateOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Certificado de Antecedentes Penales
- Issued by
- Registro Nacional de Reincidencia, Ministerio de Justicia
- How to apply
- Apply online with an Argentine DNI plus a validated Mi Argentina account (or Banelco card, ARCA clave fiscal level 2+, or ANSES key); otherwise book an appointment and apply in person. The certificate is emailed as a download link once payment is credited.
- From abroad
- Complete the request on the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia site (dnrec.jus.gov.ar) selecting your consulate, pay the online fee, then attend the Argentine consulate in person for fingerprints and pay the consular fee.
- Fee
- ARS 2,400Standard (24 hours). Economy 5 days ARS 1000; Fast 6 hours ARS 4800; Express 1 hour ARS 8500. Consular fee extra abroad (e.g. CAD 42 at Vancouver).
- Processing time
- 24 hours (standard); 1 hour to 5 days depending on tier
- Notes
- Delivery time starts once payment is credited. Abroad: consulate in Vancouver says the certificate is available within 24 hours of the appointment.
Not confirmed
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- Validity period not stated
- Consular fees and steps vary by consulate
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