Buenos Aires, April 1 (NA) – Within the framework of the digitalization process, authorities have confirmed that digital documentation will be valid for travel on national and provincial roads in Argentina throughout 2026. According to the Argentine News Agency, the use of these documents is exclusively enabled through the official Mi Argentina app. According to official information, drivers can display the mandatory documentation from their mobile phone, as long as it is current and correctly visible within the app. What digital documents are valid. The following documents can be used in digital format: National Driver's License: has full validity within Argentine territory when displayed through the official app. Vehicle Registration Certificate: includes both the green certificate (owner) and the blue certificate (authorized drivers). Car insurance: the policy or proof of validity can be presented in digital format. Conditions for their validity. For these documents to be accepted during road checks, certain conditions must be met: They must be viewed directly from the Mi Argentina app; Screenshots or photos of the documents are not accepted; They must be current and updated. Key recommendation for drivers. Although digital documentation is valid, authorities recommend also carrying physical documents. This is because in case of connectivity issues or technical device failures, it may be necessary to present them in paper format. In this way, the use of digital documentation is consolidated as a practical tool for drivers throughout the country, although it still coexists with the need to have the originals as a backup.
Argentina to Allow Digital Documents for Drivers in 2026
Argentine authorities have confirmed that starting in 2026, drivers will be able to use digital versions of their driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and insurance policies through the Mi Argentina app for travel on the country's roads. However, it is also recommended to carry physical copies of documents in case of technical failures.