Key takeaways (TL;DR)

 

Identity validation against official databases in Argentina is essential to comply with requirements from the UIF and the Central Bank.

Didit enables direct verification of user data against official RENAPER records, ensuring real identity and regulatory compliance.

Didit’s Database Validation improves accuracy, automates data checks, and supports compliance with Law No. 25,246 on Anti–Money Laundering and Counter–Terrorist Financing.

The integration covers 95% of Argentina’s national population registry, with secure, real-time automated validations.

Identity verification in Argentina is now a non-negotiable requirement for any company regulated by the UIF or the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA). As digital fraud, identity theft, and online impersonation continue to rise—alongside the rapid growth of fintech and iGaming—businesses need reliable mechanisms to validate personal data against official sources such as RENAPER (National Registry of Persons).

According to recent industry reports, digital fraud attempts have increased by more than 25% year over year, disproportionately impacting fintechs and online betting platforms, where identity impersonation remains one of the main risk vectors.

In this context, directly verifying user identities against Argentine government records is no longer optional—it is the most effective way to prevent fraud and meet regulatory KYC and AML/CFT requirements.

Didit simplifies this process with its Database Validation service, enabling companies to check user-declared data against the RENAPER database in seconds, ensuring accuracy, speed, and full regulatory compliance.

To better understand the full regulatory landscape, we recommend reading our article on identity verification, KYC, and AML compliance in Argentina.

Why Database Validation is critical for KYC and AML/CFT compliance in Argentina

In Argentina, Law No. 25,246 and regulations issued by the UIF mandate strict Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT).

This means that financial institutions, fintechs, currency exchanges, crypto platforms, and online gaming operators must verify the identity of their customers before enabling any transactions or services.

One of the biggest challenges in Argentina, however, is the prevalence of fake or manipulated identities, combined with insufficient cross-checking of personal data. To address this, an increasing number of companies are adopting direct verification with RENAPER, a practice aligned with UIF guidelines and widely recognized as an effective method of citizen authentication.

With Didit’s Database Validation, user-provided data—such as ID number, first name, and last name—is automatically compared against RENAPER records. This creates auditable evidence and significantly reduces the risk of impersonation or identity fraud.

A robust KYC process is especially critical in high-risk industries. In the online gaming sector, for example, operators must comply with strict KYC requirements for iGaming in Argentina, where automated checks are essential to meet both provincial and national regulatory standards.

How Didit’s Database Validation works in Argentina

Database Validation acts as an additional layer within the identity verification flow, enabling real-time comparison of user data against official sources.

When a user submits their information (such as a national ID number), Didit performs a 1:1 comparison with RENAPER records and returns an automatic, auditable result.

For a complete technical overview, see the Database Validation documentation.

Step-by-step validation process

1. Data capture and extraction. Didit identifies key data points (ID number, first name, last name).
2. Format validation. The system checks that all required fields are complete and valid.
3. RENAPER query. Didit sends a secure request to the official database.
4. Result analysis. The API returns a categorized response (e.g., Full_Match, Partial_Match, or No_Match), allowing automated decisions based on internal risk policies.
5. Workflow automation. Depending on configuration, the user can be approved, rejected, or routed to manual review.

This automated approach allows companies to verify large volumes of users in seconds, optimize operational resources, and ensure compliance with current Argentine regulations.

For fintechs looking to improve onboarding performance, Didit addresses the most common conversion bottlenecks. Learn more in our article on KYC for Argentine fintechs and how to avoid losing up to 40% in conversions.

API or No-Code: two paths to the same level of security

Database Validation is available for both developers and non-technical teams, offering fast and flexible integration options.

No-Code workflows

Designed for compliance, risk, and operations teams that want to launch validations without engineering effort.

• Configure workflows directly from the Didit Dashboard.
• Activate RENAPER connectivity with a single click.
• Centralized, exportable results for audits and reporting.

Standalone API

Ideal for developers who want to embed validation directly into their infrastructure.

• Modern, well-documented REST API (see reference here).
• Real-time results.
• Full control over internal logic and workflows.
• Supports both individual and bulk validations.

Which documents and data fields are verified in Argentina?

In Argentina, validation against government databases is primarily performed using RENAPER data, covering 95% of the national population registry.

Didit uses core document information—such as ID number, first name, and last name—to verify that data exists, is up to date, and corresponds to a real individual.

Supported documents

Database Validation supports multiple official document types:

• National ID (DNI)
• Passport
• Driver’s License
• Residence Permit

This validation does not replace document or biometric verification—it complements them by adding a trusted layer based on official government data.

See all supported countries and documents in Didit’s technical documentation.

How to integrate Database Validation for Argentine users

Integrating Database Validation with Didit is simple and can be completed in minutes.

1. Create a free account in the Didit Business Console.
2. Access the Dashboard and choose your integration method:

   • Standalone API: Generate your token and call the /database-validation endpoint.

     Learn more in the official documentation.

   • No-Code Workflow: Drag and drop the “Database Validation” block into the visual builder.
3. Define the fields to validate (ID number, first name, last name).
4. Receive real-time results with logs, metrics, and automated reports.

Didit also provides advanced matching methods to fine-tune system sensitivity based on your desired risk level.

Conclusion: the new standard for identity verification in Argentina

Identity verification against official databases and government records in Argentina has become an essential requirement for any organization seeking to comply with UIF and BCRA regulations and maintain user trust.

With Didit’s Database Validation, companies can validate personal data in seconds against RENAPER, obtaining accurate, auditable, and fully automated results.

This strengthens KYC and AML/CFT processes, dramatically reduces identity fraud, and simplifies onboarding with modern, compliant, and scalable technology.