U.S. documents go to Argentina for residence, marriage, property and inheritance. Argentina has accepted apostilles since 1988.

Translations are made by a traductor público registered in Argentina, and the translators’ college then legalizes the translator’s signature. Plan that step in Argentina.

At a glance

Accepts apostillesYes, since 18 February 1988
Embassy stepNot needed
State documentsState apostille, from $99
Federal documentsU.S. Dept. of State, $119
TranslationUsually required

Why U.S. documents go to Argentina

Purpose Documents usually apostilled
Residence Birth and marriage certificates, FBI check
Marriage Birth certificate, single status affidavit
Property and inheritance Power of attorney, death certificate

Translation

Translation by an Argentine traductor público, legalized by the translators’ college. Translate after the apostille, so it is translated too. See translation requirements.

Things worth knowing

  • Translate in Argentina. U.S. translations are not accepted.
  • State or federal? A document issued by a state or county, or notarized, is apostilled by that state. One issued by a federal agency, such as an FBI check, by the U.S. Department of State.

How it works

Step 1

Tell us the documents

And what they are for in Argentina.

Step 2

We check each one

Certified, notarized where needed, and recent enough.

Step 3

State and federal apostilles

Together, in one order.

Step 4

Back to you

Ready to translate and submit in Argentina.

Apostille for Argentina: common questions

Does Argentina accept apostilles?

Yes. Argentina has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 18 February 1988, so a U.S. apostille is all the certification it needs. No embassy step is involved.

Do I need a translation for Argentina?

Translation by an Argentine traductor público, legalized by the translators’ college.

Who apostilles my document?

The state that issued it, or where it was notarized. Federal documents such as an FBI check go to the U.S. Department of State. See apostille by state.

Official sources

Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
HCCH Apostille Convention status table