RCMP-Accredited · International Fingerprinting
🇦🇷 RCMP Criminal Record Check — Argentina
Living in Argentina and need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check? Canada Fingerprinting Agency is RCMP-accredited — we digitize your fingerprint card and submit electronically to the RCMP from anywhere in the world.
Who in Argentina Needs a Canadian RCMP Certificate?
People living in Argentina who need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check typically require it for Canadian immigration applications, Express Entry, sponsorship, employment with international companies, and professional licensing requiring disclosure of foreign criminal history.
Common Uses:
- Canadian immigration and Express Entry applications
- Sponsorship and family immigration to Canada
- Employment with international companies in Argentina
- Argentine residency applications requiring foreign police clearance
- Professional licensing requiring international background checks
- Return to Canada for work or immigration purposes
📋 Apostille / Hague Convention Certification
Some countries require your RCMP certificate to be apostilled before official use. Contact us if an apostille is required — we can advise on the process.
Contact us about Apostille →RCMP Processing Times
No Criminal Record Found
5–10 business days
Criminal Record Found
120+ business days
Estimates by the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation after submission.
Payment Methods
Email Transfer • Credit Card • WeChat Pay • Alipay
Esta traducción es solo de referencia. El contenido en inglés prevalece. Los formularios e instrucciones están en inglés y deben completarse en inglés.
Translation for reference only; English content prevails. All forms and instructions are in English and must be completed in English.
📍 Where to Get Fingerprinted in Argentina
In Argentina, RCMP-accepted fingerprints are taken at the National Registry of Criminal Background (Registro Nacional de Reincidencia) or local Federal Police stations. Bring your RCMP C216 fingerprint card.
Buenos Aires
Registro Nacional de Reincidencia
📍 Tucumán 1353, C1049 CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
🌐 www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/reincidencia
Issues antecedents certificates and handles fingerprinting for international background checks.
Buenos Aires
Policía Federal Argentina (Federal Police)
🌐 www.argentina.gob.ar/seguridad/pfa
Federal Police stations throughout Argentina can take fingerprints. Bring your RCMP C216 card.
Step-by-Step Process
Contact Us
Email us to receive the complete Application Forms & Instructions package — including the document checklist for clients in Argentina.
Get Fingerprinted
Have your fingerprints taken by an accepted agency in Argentina using Live Scan or ink and roll method.
Submit Scanned Copies
Email scanned copies of all documents for verification. We review everything and send you an invoice.
Pay & Mail Originals
Pay by Email Transfer, Credit Card, WeChat Pay, or Alipay. Then mail all original documents to our Edmonton office.
We Submit to RCMP
We digitize your fingerprint card using certified card scan technology and submit electronically to the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation number.
Receive Your Certificate
The RCMP issues your certificate, mailed to you or a designated third party anywhere in the world. Optional: we forward it by international courier.
📥 Descargar el Paquete de Solicitud
Ingresa tu nombre y correo electrónico a continuación para recibir el paquete completo de formularios de solicitud de huellas digitales e instrucciones — incluyendo la lista de documentos para solicitantes en Argentina. (Formularios e instrucciones en inglés — deben completarse en inglés)
Have Questions?
Our team is ready to help clients in Argentina through every step of the process.
Getting Your Canadian RCMP Check from Argentina
Applicants based in Argentina regularly need an RCMP criminal record check for Canadian immigration and related programs. Canada Fingerprinting Agency takes care of the fingerprint submission and RCMP certification so you can complete it remotely from Argentina.
The process from Argentina, step by step
- Get fingerprinted locally. Have ink-and-roll fingerprints taken on the RCMP’s C-216C fingerprint form by a local provider in Argentina.
- Send them to us. Mail or courier your completed fingerprint card to Canada Fingerprinting Agency in Canada.
- We submit to the RCMP. We forward your prints to the RCMP’s national repository for a certified, fingerprint-based criminal record check.
- Receive certified results. Your official RCMP results are returned to you in Argentina.
Why applicants in Argentina need an RCMP check
People in Argentina most often request an RCMP criminal record check for Canadian immigration (Express Entry or permanent residence), citizenship, work or study permits, or professional licensing — cases where Canadian authorities require a fingerprint-based police certificate rather than a local one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an RCMP criminal record check while living in Argentina?
Yes. You do not need to travel to Canada — fingerprints taken in Argentina can be submitted to the RCMP through Canada Fingerprinting Agency.
Is a local Argentina police certificate the same as an RCMP check?
No. A local certificate is issued by Argentina’s own authorities, while an RCMP criminal record check comes from Canada’s national police database — Canadian programs usually require the RCMP version specifically.
How long does it take from Argentina?
Total time depends on RCMP processing plus shipping to and from Argentina. Contact us for a current estimate for your location.