Frequently Asked Questions about Argentinian Apostille services
General Questions
- Can Argentinian documents be legalized by Apostille?
- What types of documents can be legalized in Argentina for use abroad?
- How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Argentina?
- How can I verify an Argentinian Apostille Stamp?
- Does Argentina issue e-Apostilles?
- How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in the United Arab Emirates?
- How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in Qatar?
- How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in Taiwan?
- Who issues apostilles in Argentina?
- What is an Argentinian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
- What is document legalization in Argentina?
- Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Argentinian Attestation and Apostille Services?
Birth, death and marriage certificates
- How can I obtain a copy of an Argentinian birth, marriage or death certificate?
- How can I obtain an apostille for an Argentinian birth, death or marriage certificate?
Corporate documents
Criminal record certificates
- How can I obtain my Argentinian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
- How can I obtain an Apostille on an Argentinian criminal record certificate?
Other documents
Answers
Can Argentinian documents be legalized by Apostille?
Yes - Argentina is a member of the Apostille Convention.
Argentinian documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto) when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.
When Argentinian documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates -
Taiwan -
Malaysia -
Thailand -
Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country in Buenos Aires.
For further information about Apostille certification in Argentina, see:
Argentina Apostille Services
What types of documents can be legalized in Argentina for use abroad?
Official documents that can be legalized in Albania with Apostille stamps or through embassy attestation include:
- Birth certificates (Acta de Nacimiento), death certificates (Acta de Defunción) and marriage certificates (Acta de Matrimonio).
- Criminal Record Certificates (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales).
- Certificates of Good Standing (Certificado de Vigencia y Pleno Cumplimiento)
- Company extracts from the commercial registries (Certificado de Subsistencia).
- University degrees and other academic documents
- Courth and trade documents.
- Private documents (including power of attorney) certified by an Argentinian notary
- Sworn translations legalized by CTPCBA – Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Argentina, please Contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Argentinian apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Argentinian documents, see:
Argentina Apostille Services
How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Argentina?
Apostille Stamps on documents in Argentina are normally obtained in 1 - 2 business days
How can I verify an Argentinian Apostille Stamp?
Apostille Stamps issued by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship or College of Notaries can be verified online: Verify an Argentine Apostille (in Spanish)
Does Argentina issue e-Apostilles?
Yes - Apostille stamps in Argentina are issued digitally. They can be verified online at Verify an Argentine Apostille (in Spanish)
How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in the United Arab Emirates?
Argentinian documents required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates can be legalized in Argentina at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto) and then attested at the UAE Embassy in Buenos Aires.
How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in Qatar?
Argentinian documents required for submission to the authorities of Qatar can be legalized in Argentina at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto) and then attested at the Qatari Embassy in Buenos Aires.
How can I legalize Argentinian documents for use in Taiwan?
Argentinian documents required for submission to the authorities of Taiwan can be legalized in Argentina at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto) and then attested at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Who issues apostilles in Argentina?
Apostille Stamps in Argentina are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto).
What is an Argentinian Apostille Stamp and why would I need one?
An Argentinian Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Argentina and confirms the capacity of that official.
Argentinian Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Argentinian document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Argentina (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention
For more information on Apostilles, see:
The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)
What is document legalization in Argentina?
Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Argentinian document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Argentinian birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.
Legalizing a document in Argentina certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Argentina and confirms the capacity of that official.
- Because Argentina is a member of the Apostille Convention, Argentinian documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are members of the
Hague Apostille Convention
- If an Argentinian document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Argentinian authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Argentina or non-resident embassy accredited to Argentina).
See: Document legalization - Wikipedia
Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Argentinian Attestation and Apostille Services?
You can see reviews from past clients who have used our attestation and apostille services:
How can I obtain a copy of an Argentinian birth, marriage or death certificate?
Argentina birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Civil RegistryRegistro Civil of the municipality or rural area in which the birth, death or marriage was registered. Certificates are normally issued digitally with a verifiable electronic signature or QR code.
For assistance in obtaining Argentinian birth certificates and other certificates of civil status, please Contact us
How can I obtain an apostille for an Argentinian birth, death or marriage certificate?
Apostilles to authenticate Argentinian birth, marriage and death certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto). Apostilles can be obtained for digital certificates.
For further information, see:
Argentinian birth, death and marriage certificates
How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Argentina?
Certificates of Good Standing (Certificado de Vigencia y Pleno Cumplimiento) for a company in Argentina can be obtained online from Inspección General de Justicia.
How can I obtain my Argentinian Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?
Argentinian Criminal Record Certificates (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) certifying a clean record in Argentina can be obtained online from Registro Nacional de Reincidencia.
Certificates can be obtained online by applicants over 18 with an Argentina DNI who are registered on Mi Argentina (in Spanish) or who have an Argentinian bank card, ARCA tax code or Social Security (ANSES) code. Other applicants need to make an appointment to visit an office of Registro Nacional de Reincidencia in Argentina or an embassy or consulate abroad.
Most countries asking for a Criminal Record Certificate from Argentina will require a certificate issued with an exception to Article 51 (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales con excepción al artículo 51 del Código Penal). Certificates issued without this exception will not provide a full list of arrests and charges, and may not be accepted by overseas authorities requiring a criminal record for residency, citizenship or visa applications.
If applying personally at the office of Registro Nacional de Reincidencia or Argentinian Embassy, the exception should be requested at the time of application. If applying online, once the certificate is received, an updated certificate with an exception to Article 51 can be requested.
How can I obtain an Apostille on an Argentinian criminal record certificate?
Argentina Criminal Record Certificates (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) can be authenticated for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto).
For further information, see:
Argentinian Criminal Record Certificates
How can I apostille a translation of an Argentinian document?
Certified translations from Spanish can be authenticated for use abroad when certified by the Association of Translators of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Translations in Argentina are produced and certified digitally.
How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.
Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDF, Office Documents,
RAR folders) and provide us with the passwords separately.
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