We handle the certificate of legality and the driving history issued in Argentina and deliver it already apostilled: we don't just request the certificate, but the certificate plus the Hague Apostille, so it's legally valid in Spain. Documents commonly required to exchange your driving licence and for other procedures.
What this covers
If you hold an Argentine driving licence and want to drive in Spain without sitting the tests again, sooner or later you will be asked for two documents: the certificate of legality, proving your licence is genuine and valid, and the driving history, which sets out your record behind the wheel.
Both are issued by Argentina, so — like any other Argentine document — they are worthless in Spain without the Hague Apostille. That is why this service is not just «requesting a certificate»: we request the document and obtain its apostille, and hand it to you with both done.
You don't need to be in Argentina or lean on a relative there. We handle it remotely with the details you give us.
Who it's for
- You want to exchange your Argentine licence for a Spanish one and have been asked to prove your licence is valid.
- You need to evidence your driving record for a Spanish insurer.
- You are putting the exchange file together and want the Argentine paperwork settled before booking an appointment.
- You already tried to get it yourself from Spain and got stuck.
How it works, step by step
- 01
You give us your licence details
We need your Argentine licence details and your personal details exactly as they appear on it.
- 02
We request the certificate of legality
We file with the Argentine body covering the jurisdiction that issued your licence.
- 03
We obtain the driving history
We also handle the driving record attached to your licence.
- 04
We apostille both documents
Without the apostille they are of no use in Spain, so it is included: not an add-on billed separately, and not a step left for you to work out afterwards.
- 05
We hand it over ready to file
You get the apostilled paperwork in a state to be submitted.
What we need from you
- Your Argentine driving licence details: number, issuing jurisdiction and dates.
- A legible copy or photo of the licence, both sides.
- Your personal details exactly as they appear on the licence, including your Argentine DNI.
How long it takes
Two things set the clock, one after the other: how long the Argentine body takes to issue the certificates, and how long the apostille takes afterwards. That is why it is worth starting with room to spare, not in the week your window for driving on a foreign licence runs out.
Mistakes we see often
- Starting the exchange without the Argentine paperwork and finding out halfway that the essential piece is missing.
- Getting the certificate but without the apostille, which is exactly where the Spanish administration turns it down.
- Leaving it until the end of the period in which you may drive in Spain on your Argentine licence.
- Giving details that don't match the licence exactly. An accent or an extra surname is enough to stall it.
What's included
- Application for the certificate of legality
- Retrieval of the driving history
- Hague Apostille included (certificate + apostille)
- Handling with the relevant Argentine body
- Delivery of the apostilled document, ready to use
What's not included
- The licence exchange itself at the traffic authority. This service covers the Argentine paperwork, not the Spanish procedure.
- Tests, DGT fees or the medical check.
- Sworn translation, should your particular case ever require it.
Frequently asked
What is this certificate used for?
It is usually required to exchange an Argentine driving licence for a Spanish one and to evidence your driving record. They are two separate documents that are nearly always asked for together, which is why we handle them as a single procedure.
Do I need to be in Argentina?
No. We handle it remotely; we tell you which details we need and take care of the rest. No trip, and no favours from relatives back home.
Why does it need an apostille?
Because Argentina issues it, and the Spanish administration does not accept foreign documents without the Hague Apostille, which certifies that the signature and seal are genuine. In this product the apostille is included, precisely so you don't end up halfway.
Does this mean I can drive in Spain?
Not directly. This is the Argentine paperwork you will be asked for, not the exchange itself: the exchange is processed afterwards at the traffic authority and has its own requirements, fees and, depending on the case, a medical check. What we solve here is the part you cannot obtain from Spain.
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