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Argentina - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (No Criminal Record)

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Applying process in Argentina and overseas for citizens.

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  1. To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to use the following link – link
  2. The applicant has to click the “Get the criminal record certificate”.
  3. Select the details and click “Start now”.
  4. The applicant has to click the “Create an account”.
  5. Enter the necessary details for the registration process and click “Create Account”.
  6. Now the applicant has to enter the login details and click “Get into”.
  7. Select the application form and enter all the details in the application form.
  8. Followed by uploading all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  9. Also, pay the required amount of fee in online mode.
  10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  12. The applicant has to visit the office to get the clearance certificate or through the mail.
  13. This entire process can be completed within 5 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


Applying process in Argentina.
Non citizens in Argentina should provide form 80 (including DNI number) with Original Consent form (signed and witnessed) to the processing office.

a. Apply In-Person
  1. Certificate of No Criminal Record in Argentina can be applied at Registro Nacional de Reincidencia in Buenos Aires or at any of its other offices throughout the country.
  2. Link for contact: National Recidivism Registryplease follow the bottom of the page for requirement.
  3. Applicant shall apply in person at the address provided below.
  4. Application forms can be obtained from the respective office.
  5. Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
  6. Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
  7. This application will be processed by respective department.
  8. The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.
  9. Address:
National Recidivism Registry,
Tucumán 1353, CABA. C1050AAA.


b. Apply through mail(post)
  1. Applicant can apply by mail(post). Please mail(post) the documents and fee paid details to the below address.
  2. Link for contact: National Recidivism Registry please follow the page for requirement.
  3. Applicant shall apply in person at the address provided below.
  4. This application received will be processed by respective department.
  5. The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.
  6. Address:
National Recidivism Registry,
Tucumán 1353, CABA. C1050AAA.


Applying process - overseas.

a. Through representative:
  1. Fix appointment with the local consulate.
  2. Link to locate consulate: CONSULATE GENERAL
  3. Applicant has to get the additional documents from the authorities along with authorization letter. Please mail all these details to the representative in Argentina.
  4. Representative shall apply in person at the adress provided below.
  5. Representative should go to the respective office with required documents. Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
  6. This application will be processed by respective department.
  7. The certificate will be issued as notified to the applicant.
  8. Applicant will be able to download online the Criminal Record Certificate at the web page with the code that your representative was given when he/she presented your documents.
  9. To download the certificate: StartApplying
  10. Address:
National Recidivism Registry,
Tucumán 1353, CABA. C1050AAA.
Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.
  • written authorization.
  • ID card or passport.
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Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

  • Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
  • Valid passport.
  • Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)


Foreign national

  • A copy of your passport while living in Argentina.
  • A copy of your permit of stay in Argentina, passport number and place of issue as well.
  • Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
  • Form 80


In general

  • Valid citizen proof (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
  • Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
  • Birth certificate (as per requirement).
  • Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
  • Passport-size photos.
  • A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
  • Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
  • A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized authority.
  • Application as required.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Registro Nacional de Reincidencia
Headquarters (Tucumán 1357, CABA)
Open Mon-Fri - 08.00 to 16.00
Tel: +0054 (0) 11 4374-5611/12/13
E-mail: [email protected]

Contacts: please select prompts to get details and contact link


EligibilityEdit

  • Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
  • Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
  • The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
  • Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.


FeesEdit

Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.


ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.


Documents to UseEdit

You can make the process of Criminal Record Certificate online


Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.


Processing TimeEdit

  • Express procedure: 1 Hour
  • In 24 hours at authorized locations.
  • 5 days through online.
  • Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

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InstructionsEdit

You must specify that the certificate you need is con excepcin al artculo 51 del Cdigo Penal when you apply. The certificate is not valid without this paragraph.

The following legend MUST appear on the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales: Este documento acredita que el certificado emitido lo es con excepcin al artculo 51 de Cdigo Penal, a solicitud del propio interesado.

The certificate must be issued by the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Certificates issued by any other federal/provincial government offices are not accepted.

If you have a criminal record, you must give a copy of the judicial file, the verdict and the final decision with a French or English translation of all documents.



Required InformationEdit

  • Surname
  • Given name(s)
  • Other surname(s) used (example maiden name, previous married names)
  • Name in original script (example Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)
  • Date of birth
  • Citizenship
  • Place of birth
  • Sex
  • Current Address (number, street, city, province and postal code)
  • Duration of your residence
  • Address(es) while resident in (Name of Country)



Need for the DocumentEdit

A police clearance certificate states that you don't have any criminal record against you for a certain period of time which is mentioned in the certificate.

A police clearance certificate is a copy of your criminal record or a declaration of the absence of any criminal record. Police clearance certificates are different in each country and territory and may be called police certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, pcc, etc. They are issued by police authorities or government departments and used by Citizenship and Immigration to prevent individuals who possess a risk to Country's security from entering the country.


Information which might helpEdit

Once the Criminal Record Certificate is collected from the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia, it must be legalised by either the Argentine Foreign Office, if your legal representative or agent is within Ciudad Autnoma de Buenos Aires, or otherwise by the nearest Notary Public Association (Colegio de Escribanos) with the Apostille of the Hague Convention.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

A police clearance certificate is needed for various reasons like immigrating abroad, student visa or temporary work visa.



External LinksEdit

Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights



OthersEdit

If a further legalization with the Apostille should be needed, the PCC should be sent back again to Argentina together with a letter in English asking that the " Police Clearance Certificate" be apostilled. The applicant must clearly indicate the address to which the apostilled PCC should be sent.

Note: the certificate must be issued by the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Certificates issued by any other authority will not be accepted.


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