Consulate General in Atlanta Argentine Republic

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Criminal Record Certificate

The process of issuing a Criminal Record Certificate before the National Recidivism Registry can be done remotely (recommended) or in-person at the Consulate. For it to be valid in the United States, it must be certified with the Hague Apostille, a procedure that can be carried out through the TAD System (Remote Procedures) or at the Consulate (see here).

1) Remotely

1. a) Through Banelco/PagoMisCuentas
Anyone over 18 years old with a valid and current DNI, who has a Banelco debit card, can request their criminal record without the need for fingerprinting or document scanning, receiving their certificate via the web, which can be consulted from the National Recidivism Registry (RNR) website.

Requirements:

  • The user can only enter the valid National Identity Document (updated) issued by the National Registry of Persons. The requirement for the updated DNI is used by the National Recidivism Registry to contrast the fingerprints in the ReNaPer system with the fingerprints archived in the RNR.
  • The only payment method that can be used is online through Banelco/PagoMisCuentas. The applicant must be a holder of the Banelco Network (a bank account holder in our country). The use of Debit Cards from banks in the country is required for the verification of the applicant's identity. Therefore, only the holder and user of the bank card can request their own criminal record.
  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have a personal email account.

Types of processing:

  • Regular Processing: 5 business days
  • Urgent Processing: 24 hours
  • Very Urgent Processing: 6 hours. To access your certificate on the same day, payment must be credited before 12 am.

Important: The processing time will start once the payment for the chosen form is credited in the system, which is during business days from 8 am to 6 pm (Argentine time).

Payment Methods:

Payment for the Digital Criminal Record Certificate can be made through the Banelco Network via:

  • Pago Mis Cuentas Portal: www.pagomiscuentas.com
  • The home banking services of banks associated with the Banelco Network.

Access to the Criminal Record Certificate:

  • Once the process is initiated and paid for, the user will receive an email at the provided address indicating:
  • Date and time when the Criminal Record Certificate will be available.
  • Request and security codes for downloading.
  • Enter the website indicated in the email and follow the instructions to download the certificate. The Criminal Record Certificate is in PDF format and is Digitally Signed.

1. b) With AFIP Key

Anyone over 18 years old with a valid and current DNI, who has an AFIP security level 2 or higher key, can request their criminal record without the need for fingerprinting or document scanning, receiving their certificate via the web, which can be consulted from the RNR website.

Requirements:

  • The user can only enter the valid National Identity Document issued by the National Registry of Persons.
  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have a personal email account.
  • AFIP key with a security level of 2 or higher (can be obtained HERE).
  • The only payment method that can be used is online through Banelco/PagoMisCuentas. The applicant must be a holder of the Banelco Network (a bank account holder in our country).

Types of processing:

  • Regular Processing: 5 business days
  • Urgent Processing: 24 hours
  • Very Urgent Processing: 6 hours. To access your certificate on the same day, payment must be credited before 12 am.

Important: The processing time will start when the payment for the chosen form is credited in the system, which is during business days from 8 am to 6 pm (Argentine time).

Payment Methods:

Payment for the Digital Criminal Record Certificate can be made through the Banelco Network via:

  • Pago Mis Cuentas Portal: www.pagomiscuentas.com
  • The home banking services of banks associated with the Banelco Network
  • In Banco Nación branches
  • In Correo Argentino branches
  • Provincia NET (payments)

Access to the Criminal Record Certificate:

  • Once the process is initiated and paid for, the user will receive an email at the provided address indicating:
  • Date and time when the Criminal Record Certificate will be available.
  • Request and security codes for downloading.
  • Enter the website indicated in the email and follow the instructions to download the certificate. The Criminal Record Certificate is in PDF format and is Digitally Signed.

2) In-Person at the Consulate

Procedure:

  • The process is PERSONAL.
  • Access the following Link: http://www.dnrec.jus.gov.ar/SolicitudCertificado/?mod=exterior
  • Fill in the required fields, keeping the following in mind:
    • In the DOCUMENT field, you must enter the same Identity Document that you will present at the consulate to complete the process.
    • In the NAME and SURNAME fields, you must enter one name/surname per field.
    • In the ADDRESS field, you must enter your address in the jurisdiction of this consulate. Do not enter the ZIP CODE in the CP field (you can include it at the end of the "street" field).
    • In the TO BE PRESENTED BEFORE field, you must enter the name of the organization that has requested your criminal record.
      • IMPORTANT: If the criminal record certificate must be presented to the U.S. immigration authorities, when completing this field, the phrase: "with exception to Article 51 of the Argentine Penal Code" must be included. EX: TO BE PRESENTED BEFORE: "U.S. immigration authorities with exception to Article 51 of the Argentine Penal Code".
    • The email address provided in the application will be used by the RNR to send the payment receipt and the Criminal Record Certificate.
  • Print the Application
  • Make the payment corresponding to the start of the process through the BAPRO Network. Payment can only be made with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express International Credit Card, and it can be made from anywhere in the world by any cardholder.
  • The payment receipt will be sent to the email address indicated in the application. This email should be printed as a "Payment Receipt" to be attached to the documents to be presented at the Consulate.
  • Once you have completed these steps, request an appointment and send the completed application and payment receipt via email to catla@mrecic.gov.ar

The applicant must appear at the Consulate on the scheduled date with the following documents:

  • Original, valid, and current identity document from their country of origin (THE SAME ONE INDICATED IN THE APPLICATION), preferably with a fingerprint and in good condition, and a legible photocopy of it. Foreigners with MERCOSUR or associated country nationality must present an Identity Card, Identity Document, Passport, or Certificate of Nationality. Foreigners with non-MERCOSUR or associated country nationality can only request the certificate with a Passport or Certificate of Nationality.
  • Printed Criminal Record Request.
  • Printed ONLINE payment receipt.
  • The process has a cost of USD 30, which must be paid at the bank indicated to you.
  • All fingers' fingerprints will be taken at the Consulate through a digital system.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • For your Criminal Record Certificate to be VALID in the United States, it MUST BE "APOSTILLED".
  • The applicant for an Argentine criminal record, whether a national or a foreigner, can apply regardless of their place of residence or whether they have ever lived in our country.
  • To apply for the Criminal Record Certificate, the minimum required age is 16 years. Minors between 16 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with an Identity Document and a Birth Certificate, Marriage Booklet, or in the case of guardianship, a photocopy of the public document designating them as the legal guardian, presenting both the original and a copy. If the minor is emancipated, they must provide documentation proving their emancipation.
  • The processing of the application will be subject to formal verification of all required conditions.
  • Any clarification or observation regarding the content of the Criminal Record Certificate must be indicated to the officer at the time of initiating the procedure.
  • The deadline to correct, update, or delete the holder's personal data is fifteen (15) calendar days, and the request must be made at the place where the procedure was initiated, with the original document.
  • Once the deadline has passed and after a reasonable amount of time, if there is an inability to access the Certificate or if further information is desired, inquiries, concerns, or suggestions can be made through the User Management and Information System. Inquiries can also be directed to the Citizen Attention Center of the National Criminal Records Registry at 0800-666-0055 or (011) 4123-3033.

Application of the Hague Apostille to the Criminal Record Certificate

General information about apostilles can be found HERE.

Applicants who complete the process in person and require this service must indicate so to the officer at the time of the appointment and pay the corresponding consular fees.

 

 

Updated date: 25/09/2024