The Argentine Identity card, Spanish: Documento Nacional de Identidad pronounced [dˌokumˈɛnto nˌaθjonˈal dˈe ˌiðentiðˈad] ⓘ) or DNI[2] lit.

It takes the form of a card (DNI tarjeta), and is required for voting, payments (until 2024),[4] military service inscriptions and formalities.

They are issued by the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER), at a special plant in Parque Patricios, Buenos Aires City.

The issuance of DNIs falls under the jurisdiction of the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER), which oversees the administration and distribution of these essential identification documents.

If parents have never possessed a DNI, alternate procedures are in place requiring testimony from two adult witnesses to verify their identity.

Should the Civil Registry refuse registration under these circumstances, recourse can be sought through the nearest CAJ (Center for Legal Assistance).

[10] Furthermore, the Argentine identity card serves as a recognized travel document in Brasil as a per-registration (pre-cadastro) for those overage (max 90 days).

The Guyana, Suriname, Falkland Islands, and the non-European parts of the Netherlands do not accept the Argentine identity card for entry.

When flying to French overseas territories, passengers may need to avoid transitional points in countries that do not recognize the ID card.

[16][17] On 20 July 2021, President Alberto Fernández signed a decree (Decreto 476/2021) mandating the RENAPER to allow a third gender option on all DNI cards and passports, marked as an "X".

This development marked a significant step in the ongoing historical narrative surrounding the Malvinas Islands (known as the Falkland Islands in the United Kingdom) and the recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by its veterans, putting a new 'seal' with the geographic map of it, with the legend "HEROE DE LAS ISLAS MALVINAS".

This cutting-edge identification document stands out for its adherence to the highest international standards in terms of security, technology, and quality.

Printed using laser technology on polycarbonate, the new document incorporates advanced physical security features to enhance visual verification and prevent counterfeiting.

[24] In January 26, 2011, Argentina introduced new photograph requirements for the Documento Nacional de Identidad (DNI) through Resolution 169/2011.

It is essential that the image accurately represents the individual's facial features without any alterations or distortions, ensuring the person's identity is faithfully reflected.

All the information on it (except for nationality, DOCUMENTO NACIONAL DE IDENTIDAD, and everything on the rear side), is given in Spanish, and English.

The front side shows the Sun of May, the Cockade, A Bicontinental Map, three stars, and the words "DOCUMENTO NACIONAL DE IDENTIDAD República Argentina - Mercosur".

It contains the following information: For non-citizens, it is also added: The MRZ is structured according to the ICAO standard for machine-readable ID cards: Empty spaces are represented by "<".

[28][29] They are uploaded to the Sistema Federal de Identificación Biométrica para la Seguridad (SIBIOS) (Criminal database).