Apostille argentina criminal record

Apostille Argentina Criminal Record — Certificate, Authentication & Translation

Updated: June 2026 · Written by the Apostilla Antecedentes team

Certificado de Antecedentes Penales from the RNR for US immigration, Canadian PR, Italian citizenship claims, and international use. Cancillería apostille and certified translation included. 100% remote — free consultation.

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What do you need for your Argentine criminal record?

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What is the certificate for?

Apostille a Argentina criminal record: the RNR (Registro Nacional de Reincidencia), cost & time

The official Argentine criminal record certificate is issued by the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (RNR), under the Ministry of Justice. It is requested online through the TAD (Trámites a Distancia) platform using your Mi Argentina digital identity.

For international use, the certificate must be apostilled by the Cancillería Argentina (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Argentina has applied the Hague Convention since 1988, so the apostille is recognized in all other member countries without further legalization.

Typical end-to-end timing depends mostly on the apostille: the RNR certificate is issued per official service option (ARS 1,000/5 days up to 8,500/1 hour, subject to office hours), while the Cancillería/TAD apostille has an official average of 30 business days after payment validation, subject to requirements and availability. We confirm the exact checklist for your destination before starting.

We manage the full process — TAD application, Cancillería apostille, and certified translation — whether you are in Argentina or abroad.

Who needs this service?

🇦🇷 Argentines applying for US, Canadian, or Italian citizenship

Applying for US immigration, Canadian permanent residency, or claiming Italian citizenship through jure sanguinis? Requirements are application-specific: USCIS asks for evidence of the underlying record plus a certified English translation of any foreign-language document, an apostille applies only when the specific filing procedure requires it, IRCC police-certificate instructions vary by country and process, and jure sanguinis claims generally require the Cancillería apostille. We confirm your case and handle the apostille and translation when they apply.

💼 Professionals and job applicants

Background checks are required for many positions in Argentina and abroad — finance, government, security, education, healthcare. We obtain your RNR certificate quickly through the TAD platform.

🌍 Argentines abroad who need documents from home

Living outside Argentina? Accessing TAD from abroad can be complex. We resolve TAD access issues, coordinate apostille, and deliver your documents internationally — without you returning to Argentina.

Required documents

DocumentIssuing authorityEstimated timeNotes
Certificado de Antecedentes Penales Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (RNR) — Ministerio de Justicia Official options: ARS 1,000/5 days · 2,400/24 h · 4,800/6 h · 8,500/1 h The standard federal certificate; not free for the general public. Fees depend on the chosen service (ARS 1,000/5 days, 2,400/24 h, 4,800/6 h, 8,500/1 h), subject to office hours. Available via the TAD (Trámites a Distancia) platform. Many procedures require it to be less than 3 months old.
DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) or valid passport Applicant Current Required to apply through TAD. Argentine citizens use DNI; foreigners use passport.
CUIT/CUIL (if required by TAD) AFIP N/A — must be pre-registered TAD access requires a CUIT or CUIL linked to your digital identity (Mi Argentina account).
Apostille (for international use) Cancillería Argentina (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) TAD apostille: ARS 4,500, official average 30 business days after payment validation, subject to requirements and availability Argentina is a Hague Convention member. The Cancillería issues apostilles on federal documents.
Certified translation (if required) Sworn / certified translator (Traductor Público Matriculado) 1–3 business days after apostille Where the destination procedure requires a translation, confirm whether it must cover the document, the apostille page, or both; the receiving authority defines the translator and format. For Argentine public documents, the standard official route is a Traductor Público Matriculado (registered sworn translator).

How the process works

1

We confirm exactly what you need: the federal RNR certificate, whether apostille is required for your destination country, and what translation is needed. We identify any TAD access issues before starting.

2

We guide you through the TAD platform application or manage it on your behalf. For Argentines abroad without active TAD access, we coordinate alternative procedures including power of attorney if needed.

3

Once the certificate is issued, we submit it to the Cancillería Argentina for the official apostille. We track progress and confirm receipt at every step.

4

A Traductor Público Matriculado prepares the certified translation. Your complete apostilled and translated document package is delivered by tracked international courier.

Example scenarios

Illustrative examples based on common situations; names and details are changed.

DM
Democratic Memory Law – Name Typo

from USA to Spain

Apostille
The problem was…

An applicant for Spanish citizenship under the Democratic Memory Law had their mother's 40-year-old US Naturalization Certificate rejected because of a minor spelling error in her first name.

We solved it…

The applicant had to petition USCIS for a formal name correction, which can take months, and request an extension from the Spanish consulate.

Result

In this example, the fix is to correct the name through USCIS so the Spanish citizenship application can resume.

DM
Deferred Master's – Expired FBI Check

from USA to Spain

Apostille
The problem was…

A student deferred their Spanish master's program for a year and tried to reuse their previously apostilled FBI background check for the new visa application.

We solved it…

The consulate rejected it because the underlying criminal record check is only valid for 5 to 6 months from its original date of issuance.

Result

In this example, the fix is to obtain a new FBI check for the student visa application for the following year.

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FBI Fingerprint Card – Translation Required

from USA to Spain

Apostille
The problem was…

An applicant submitted an apostilled and translated FBI background check to the Spanish consulate, but it was rejected for missing a translation of the physical fingerprint card itself.

We solved it…

The applicant had to hire a sworn translator to translate the English text on the standard FBI FD-258 fingerprint card to meet the consulate's translation checklist.

Result

In this example, the refile would include a translation of the fingerprint card; some consulates require it.

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Official sources & authorities

Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.

Registro Nacional de Reincidencia — Antecedentes Penales (TAD) Official portal for requesting the Argentine federal criminal record certificate through the TAD digital platform. View source →
Cancillería Argentina — Apostilla de La Haya Official information from the Argentine foreign ministry on the apostille process for official documents. View source →
Hague Apostille Convention (HCCH) Argentina is a Hague Convention member. Apostille is the correct route for Argentine documents going to other member countries. View source →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (RNR)?

The RNR is the Argentine federal criminal records registry, under the Ministry of Justice. The Certificado de Antecedentes Penales issued by the RNR is the standard criminal record certificate used for employment, visas, residency, and international purposes.

How do I access TAD from abroad to request my certificate?

TAD (Trámites a Distancia) requires a verified Mi Argentina digital identity linked to your CUIL and email. Many Argentines abroad face issues with TAD access. We help resolve these — and in cases where TAD access cannot be re-established, we advise on alternative procedures including power of attorney.

Does Argentina issue apostilles?

Yes. Argentina has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 1988. The Cancillería Argentina (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) issues apostilles on official Argentine documents, including the RNR certificate.

Do I need a Traductor Público Matriculado for the translation?

For translations of official Argentine documents, a certified translation by a Traductor Público Matriculado (registered sworn translator in Argentina) is typically required by foreign authorities. We use qualified translators whose credentials are recognized internationally.

How long is the Argentine criminal record certificate valid?

There is no universal three-to-six-month window: verified Spanish consular checklists include limits of three, five and six months, generally counted from the issuance date of the certificate. Check the current official checklist of the consular post processing your application. We time the request to your specific deadline.

How long does the full process take?

Argentina's TAD apostille service states an official average of 30 business days after payment validation, subject to requirements and availability; shorter timing is not guaranteed unless published for the specific channel. The RNR certificate is issued by official modality (ARS 1,000 / 5 business days up to ARS 8,500 / 1 h, subject to office hours) and is a separate step; a certified translation, where needed, is additional.

What if I need the certificate for a non-Hague country?

If the destination country is not a Hague Convention member, consular legalization is required instead of an apostille. This involves additional steps through Argentine federal authorities and the destination country's consulate. We manage both routes — contact us to confirm which applies to your country.

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