Consular jurisdiction answers the first logistical question: should you go to Los Angeles? Argentina’s representation lists Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, along with several US island territories in the Pacific. This broad territorial list should not be confused with a mobile office; for residents in those states, Los Angeles is the permanent post identified by the Foreign Ministry.
The office is at 5055 Wilshire Boulevard, #210, Los Angeles, California 90036. The published phone number is +1 323 954 9155 and the general email is clang@mrecic.gov.ar. The institutional contact page lists public service from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except on holidays and non-working days. Although the same directory shows a longer general administrative schedule, that does not mean visitors are received throughout those hours; plan around the public-facing window.
The services menu confirms that the post handles DNI cards and passports, Argentine nationality by option, civil registrations, powers of attorney, certifications, residence or life certificates, legalisations, consular assistance and visas. Procedures do not all use the same channel. The site organises requirements by service and directs visitors to different sections, so a power-of-attorney or visa inquiry should not be prepared using the checklist for a DNI renewal.
For identity documents, current instructions say ordinary DNI procedures are completed in person at the consulate and require an appointment. The process includes biometric data, a photograph and a signature; the office then sends the application to RENAPER in Argentina for production. In procedures reviewed, the consulate says documents may take 45 to 90 calendar days to return to the office. This is a published reference, not a guarantee for an individual file. Separate rules apply to children’s first and second updates, address changes and replacements for theft, loss or damage.
The post also publishes a combined regular DNI-and-passport process, with exceptions: some cases require a DNI card to be issued first and a second visit for the passport. Nationality by option requires proof of the qualifying family relationship and supporting records; the portal also covers powers, travel permissions for minors, certificates and apostilles. The visa section explains which nationalities need authorisation and how to apply, so guidance from another Argentine post should not be assumed to apply here.
Comments on the exact Google Maps listing consulted for this guide include varied experiences and several favourable accounts of attentive service, organisation and help during procedures. These are individual cases and cannot guarantee the same outcome or timing for everyone. For practical planning, we cross-check that feedback against information the consulate itself publishes: public hours, address, phone number and a procedure-by-procedure catalogue.
Wilshire Boulevard is in an urban part of Los Angeles where travel time depends on the starting point and traffic; check the route and suite number before setting out. The Consulate General of Argentina in Los Angeles profile consolidates access and service information, while the linked official pages provide procedure-specific requirements.
Sources consulted
- Jurisdicción y contacto del Consulado General en Los Ángeles — Cancillería argentina.
- Servicios consulares — Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles.
- Datos de contacto y horario de atención — Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles.
- Google Maps: Consulado Argentino en Los Ángeles — Google Maps.
Guide checked on October 18, 2026 against official Argentine pages and the exact Google Maps listing. Requirements, appointments and processing times can change; verify the specific procedure before visiting.
Los Angeles is Argentina’s post for a broad western region: eleven states and Pacific island territories. The practical priorities are confirming residence within the district, locating the specific procedure in the catalogue and booking before travelling. Official guidance describes in-person biometric processing for DNI cards and passports, with production taking several weeks in published examples; allow time and verify the documents required for your individual case.
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Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Los Angeles
5055 Wilshire Boulevard, #210, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Argentina’s consular post for eleven states and Pacific territories, with published procedures for identity documents, nationality, civil records, notarial services, certificates, assistance and visas.
Argentina’s consular post for eleven states and Pacific territories, with published procedures for identity documents, nationality, civil records, notarial services, certificates, assistance and visas.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Jurisdicción y contacto del Consulado General en Los Ángeles ↗
Primary source
Cancillería argentina · Accessed October 18, 2026
Jurisdicción de once estados y territorios del Pacífico; domicilio, teléfono, horario de atención al público y canales por sección.
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Servicios consulares ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles · Accessed October 18, 2026
Catálogo de DNI, pasaportes, nacionalidad, registros, notariales, certificados, asistencia, visados y otros procedimientos.
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Datos de contacto y horario de atención ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles · Accessed October 18, 2026
Confirma atención al público de lunes a viernes, 9:00 a 13:00, salvo días no laborables; datos actualizados el 13/04/2026.
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Contacto, jurisdicción y redes oficiales ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles · Accessed October 18, 2026
Circunscripción, dirección, teléfono y cuentas sociales enlazadas por el propio sitio oficial.
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Horario de atención al público ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles · Accessed October 18, 2026
Atención de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 13:00, salvo días no laborables.
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Servicios consulares ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Los Ángeles · Accessed October 18, 2026
Índice oficial de trámites.
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Google Maps: Consulado Argentino en Los Ángeles ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Ficha exacta consultada el 18/10/2026; rating y cantidad almacenados como metadatos.