ID – Argentine Passport MRZ Verification

How to verify an Argentine passport online?

Many business or personal processes require presenting proof of identity: recruitment, rentals, KYC processes, etc.

Nowadays, documents are generally scanned or photographed before being sent by email: therefore, it becomes difficult to ensure these documents are authentic and have not been modified with image editing software like Photoshop.

Our product addresses this issue and allows extracting information from the MRZ band of identity documents directly online, analyzing them, and verifying the security keys that ensure their authenticity.

And this all happens in just a few seconds!

How does the Argentine passport MRZ reader work online?

After confirming your purchase, you will receive an email with credentials to log in to our identity web application (check your spam folder a few minutes after purchase if you have not received the activation email).

• Access to the platform
  • You log in to the web application using the credentials received by email after your purchase or registration.
• Selection of verification mode
  • From your dashboard, you choose the option “Verify an identity document”.
• Document upload
  • You upload the scan(s) (front/back) of the identity document, as image files (.jpg, .png) or PDF.
  • No additional manipulation (cropping, rotation, etc.) is required: the system automatically detects orientation and the MRZ area.
• Automatic analysis
  • The service reads the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) and verifies the security keys.
  • It checks essential information (document number, date of birth, expiration date, etc.) as well as document integrity via check digits.
• Instant result
  • The analysis results are immediately displayed in the interface as a status (success/failure) and a detailed report (PDF, JSON, or XML).
  • The report specifies the recognized fields and the validity of each element (control keys, date consistency, etc.).
• Download and archiving of reports
  • You can download or view the PDF report directly.
  • Data remains available in history for later consultation, but you can delete it at any time (privacy guaranteed).
• Optional integration (API)
  • If you have a CRM or ERP, you can use the API to automate verification: the document is sent to the service, and the report (or just the status) is returned to your internal software.
  • You can find all the details on these links:
    • Identity API
    • Resources API
• Account and credit management
  • Your analyses are only charged if the MRZ is successfully detected (i.e., information could be correctly extracted).
  • You can check your credit balance anytime and subscribe to a plan that suits your needs.
• Support and assistance
  • If you have difficulties or questions, you can contact support via email or through the integrated help interface.
  • Additional resources (guides, FAQ, API documentation) are also available online.

You can find all the details on the product page Identity web suite.

Use cases

• Recruitment and onboarding
  When you need to validate a candidate’s identity before signing an employment contract, online verification of an identity document ensures document compliance and limits fraud risks. You save time on administrative procedures and offer a smoother experience to your future employees.
• Real estate rental
  When signing a lease, you can require identity proof verification to validate tenant seriousness. This step ensures the document provided is authentic and the information (name, date of birth, etc.) has not been altered or falsified.
• KYC Process (Know Your Customer)
  In the banking, financial sector, or for service providers subject to anti-money laundering and fraud obligations, identity validation is essential. MRZ reading and security key verification help comply with regulations while simplifying controls.
• Online service registration
  Whether it is for access to a gambling platform, online trading, or any service requiring proof of age or strong authentication, automatic ID document verification quickly ensures the user meets legal requirements.
• B2B relations or partnerships
  In some partnerships or commercial contracts, identity proof may be required to confirm the identity of a partner or legal representative. Automated identity verification helps secure transactions and builds trust between parties.

Professionals, automate identity document verification within your CRM / ERP / Business application!

We offer subscriptions that may better suit your needs! You will find all details on the pricing page.

We also offer a service that allows verification of all identity or resource proofs via API, in addition to our web application, enabling seamless integration with your CRM / ERP / Business application!

You can find all details on these links:

• Identity API
• Resources API

How are the results of the Argentine passport MRZ analysis presented?

The analysis results are available for download from the identity suite history in PDF / JSON / XML formats:

What document formats are accepted?

You can submit your documents as jpg / jpeg / png images, or as PDFs.

Scans/photos do not need to be cropped or edited: they are automatically detected.

It is possible to send the front with MRZ band or the two relevant passport pages: the Argentine passport MRZ band will be detected and recognized without issue.

Same for tilt: scans may be slightly tilted or misoriented but will still be recognized by our service!

Example:

Or:

What is the Argentine passport MRZ (Machine Readable Zone)?

The machine readable zone is an automatic reading area on an official document reserved for reading, identification, and validation of that document.

Thus, documents such as passports, national identity cards, residence permits, driver’s licenses may or must include, depending on the country and document version, a machine readable zone.

It is located at the bottom of identity documents: it contains all the information present on the document with security keys to verify authenticity and ensure no alterations were made.

The information varies depending on the document type.

How is the Argentine passport MRZ band/line constituted?

British passports, like all passports, have two lines of text, each containing alphanumeric characters.

For details on the information found, you can consult our article at: Check the MRZ band of a French passport.

Why use this method to detect fraud?

The data contained is protected by multiple validation keys, making modification difficult. This is one of the verification tools used by airport security to ensure documents are not forged.

What data is extracted from the Argentine passport MRZ line?

The data extracted from the MRZ band are:

• First line:

1. Document Type: A code indicating the document type, represented by the letter “P”.
2. Type: a character for countries that distinguish passport types.
3. Country Code: 3-character code of the issuing country.
4. Name and given names: Last name and first name separated by two “<“, then completed with “<“.

• Second line:

1. Document Number: 9 alphanumeric characters.
2. Check Digit: 1 numeric character, control digit for the document number.
3. Nationality: 3 characters indicating nationality according to ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 standard.
4. Date of Birth: 6 numeric characters (year in two digits, month and day in YYMMDD format).
5. Check Digit: 1 numeric character, control digit for the date of birth.
6. Sex: 1 character, “M” for male, “F” for female.
7. Expiration Date: 6 numeric characters (year in two digits, month and day in YYMMDD format).
8. Check Digit: 1 numeric character, control digit for the expiration date.
9. Personal Number: 14 alphanumeric characters, used by some countries.
10. Check Digit: 1 numeric character, control digit for the personal number (or “<” if only chevrons).
11. Check Digit: 1 numeric character, global control digit.

Am I charged if the Argentine passport MRZ information is not correctly extracted from the document?

The answer is no! Only a document that has been successfully recognized is billable!

If the attachment is not detected or poorly detected, you are not charged: only a successful analysis is deducted from your verification credits.

Personal data

You can delete all data once the report is downloaded: simply delete the analysis from the web interface history!

Data is also automatically deleted after 3 months.

You can find detailed information about personal data on our dedicated page: Privacy Policy.

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