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
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
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