Argentina

Local Requests

You must get a certificate called Constancia de Emisio'n de Certificado de Antecedentes Penales from the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia in Buenos Aires or from branches throughout the country. See the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (Argentina) website in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page to find out how to get this certificate.

Non-Resident Requests

You can get a certificate called Constancia de Emisi o'n de Certificado de Antecedentes Penales by applying and paying fees at an Argentine consular office.

Please note that when applying you must specifically mention that the certificate is requested "con excepcio' n al art i' culo 51 del Co'digo Penal.¡¡L The certificate must be issued by the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

Documents Required:

• A request application Form
• Proof of payment
• A copy of your passport
• A Set of Fingerprint card
• Original and copy of authorization for the representative