Paperwork when a baby is born

Steps and deadlines

1. Collect the paperwork from the hospitalDeadline: At birth
2. Register the birth at the Civil Registry (Registro Civil)Deadline: Within 40 calendar days
3. Apply for the first DNI (national ID)Deadline: Before 6 months of age
4. Enrol the baby with your health insurance (obra social or prepaga)Deadline: In the first weeks
5. Request your leave at workDeadline: At birth
6. Claim the birth allowance (Asignación por Nacimiento, ANSES)Deadline: Between 2 months and 2 years after birth
7. Apply for the AUH or the Family Allowance per Child (Asignación Familiar por Hijo)Deadline: After the baby has a DNI
8. Apply for a passport (only if you will travel)Deadline: When you need it

This is general information based on official sources. Requirements may change and every case is different: always confirm with the relevant agency and, if needed, consult a professional.

Official sources (in Spanish)

• Law 26.413 — Civil Status and Legal Capacity Registry (art. 28)
• Argentina.gob.ar — Birth of a baby
• Argentina.gob.ar — Newborn's DNI
• Argentina.gob.ar — Family Allowance for Birth or Adoption
• Argentina.gob.ar — How the law supports you when you have a child
• Employment Contract Law, arts. 158 and 177 — Leave
• Ministry of Health — Newborn vaccines

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