Fingerprint Collection in Buenos Aires, Argentina (U.S. & Canada)
If you are a U.S. citizen in Buenos Aires and need to have your fingerprints taken and mailed to the U.S. for FBI channeling and apostille through the Secretary of State. For FBI channeling, you can do (toma de fichas dactiloscópicas at RENAPER) through an official Argentine government authority: Registro Nacional de Reincidencia / Policía Federal Argentina. To hire our services, please contact us.
Important Requirements/Notes
All applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens.
An FBI Channeling form must be completed for each applicant.
Applicants’ inked fingerprints must be mailed for submission.
Completed fingerprint cards should be mailed to our U.S.-based processing partner in Virginia, the U.S. (ACC-000064).
FBI channeling is conducted online, except for fingerprint submission, which is explained above.
Applicants receive FBI results by email.
Digital FBI results are typically delivered within 24–48 hours.
Apostille processing for federal documents is issued by the U.S. Department of State and typically takes around 10 business days once submitted.
FBI channeling and apostille services are separate services and may be ordered independently.
U.S. East Coast and Apostille and Online Notary Within the United States
We assist U.S. citizen clients with FBI Background Check and apostille services through our U.S.-based processing partner (ACC-000041).
The provider is headquartered in New Jersey and operates through a nationwide network, handling document authentication and apostille services across the United States, including documents issued in states such as California, Florida, and other jurisdictions, depending on the document type and issuing authority.
For federal documents such as FBI background checks, apostilles are issued by the
United States Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Typical apostille processing takes approximately 3–5 business days, with an average cost of USD 250–USD 325 per document, depending on the state or issuing authority. The price generally includes FedEx Priority international shipping. Discounts may be available when multiple documents are submitted for apostille.
U.S. West Coast Apostille and Online Notary Within the United States
If you need apostille services in the United States (West Coast), specifically in Nevada State, for documents that will be used in Argentina, we can connect you with a reliable and professional partner who handles document legalization and apostille processing (ACC-000127).
Pricing example, (standard processing):
- USD 200 – first document
- USD 20–USD 50—government fee per document (varies by state)
- USD 50 – each additional document from the same office/state
- USD 100—first document from a different office or state, plus government fee
Additional Details
Documents are usually shipped internationally using secure USPS Certified Mail with tracking once processing is finished.
Remote online notarization may be available for certain documents if you are a U.S. citizen with a Social Security Number.
Online Notary & Apostille (International Public Notary)
Please contact us before booking through your personalised booking link: https://notarity.com/en/booking/immi-legal/
Global Document Legalization/Apostille (Hong Kong Company)
Apostille services for U.S. documents cost $350 for personal records (birth, marriage, and FBI reports) and $400 for company documents. You can apostille either the original or a photocopy. Processing takes 5-6 business days for photocopies and 3-4 weeks for originals, excluding mailing time (ACC-000066).
Example #1:
If the client has obtained the US FBI report, an apostille will take about 8-10 business days, excluding mailing time. The service fee is $350 USD; the international mailing fee is not included. Documents required are listed below:
- The digital FBI report
- Scan a copy of the client’s passport
Example #2:
For a Chinese birth certificate, the standard procedure typically involves first having the certificate notarized (accompanied by an English translation), followed by apostille certification from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The service fee for this process ranges between 2200 RMB and 2700 RMB. Should a translation into a language other than English be required, an additional charge of approximately 200 RMB to 300 RMB per page will apply, depending on the volume of text needing translation. The international mailing fee is not included. Documents required include:
Scan Copy of Birth Certificate
The applicant’s Chinese ID card or foreign passport with a visa or long-term residence permit in China. Chinese citizens also need to provide a household registration book.
Applicant’s parents’ marriage certificate
The parents’ Chinese ID card or foreign passport with visa or long-term residence permit in China. Chinese citizens also need to provide a household registration book.
For Chinese police background checks, the applicant does not need to deliver fingerprints for China PCC.
Important Note: When you apostille documents such as a lease contract or a power of attorney, please make sure that your signature is notarized also. Some countries are new to the apostille process and may not fully understand how to issue it correctly. In some cases, they might simply notarize the document without properly verifying the signature, which can lead to serious consequences.
