Registering marriages and divorces（婚姻届・離婚届）
Last updated date：2021/10/4
If you get married
If two non-Japanese residents wish to get married under the Japanese system, the kinds of documents they need to submit a certificate to contract marriage (a document which certifies that the individuals concerned fulfill all the requirements needed to legally get married in their own country) issued by their country's embassy, legation, consulate, etc., birth certificates, etc. Please note that the required documents differ by country.
In some cases, it is not possible to make a decision on whether to accept the marriage on the spot, so please consult with the ward office (municipality) at which you intend to submit your application in advance.
If you get divorced
If two non-Japanese residents wish to get divorced under the Japanese system, the way in which this is handled depends on the governing laws for divorce which apply to the married couple. The couple can divorce by mutual agreement, or can file for a divorce to their country's embassy or consulate. In addition, for instance if a spouse who is the defendant in a divorce case possesses an address in Japan, etc., as Japan also falls under international jurisdiction, it is possible to receive a judicial divorce in a family court. For more details, please consult with the ward office (municipality) at which you intend to submit your application in advance.
| Name of ward office | Counter | Tel | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Registry Division, Aoba Ward Office | [21] 2nd Floor, Aoba Ward Office | 045-978-2225 | 045-978-2418 |
| Family Registry Division, Asahi Ward Office | [12] 1st Floor, Asahi Ward Office | 045-954-6031 | 045-955-4411 |
| Family Registry Division, Izumi Ward Office | [201] 2nd Floor, Izumi Ward Office | 045-800-2341 | 045-800-2508 |
| Family Registry Division, Isogo Ward Office | [25] 2nd Floor, Isogo Ward Office | 045-750-2341 | 045-750-2535 |
| Family Registry Division, Kanagawa Ward Office | [107] 1st Floor, Kanagawa Ward Office Annex | 045-411-7031 | 045-324-3586 |
| Family Registry Division, Kanazawa Ward Office | [205] 2nd Floor, Kanazawa Ward Office | 045-788-7731 | 045-701-5234 |
| Family Registry Division, Konan Ward Office | [20] 2nd Floor, Konan Ward Office | 045-847-8331 | 045-841-1281 |
| Family Registry Division, Kohoku Ward Office | [24] 2nd Floor, Kohoku Ward Office | 045-540-2250 | 045-540-2260 |
| Family Registry Division, Sakae Ward Office | [11] 1st Floor, Sakae Ward Office Main Building | 045-894-8340 | 045-894-3413 |
| Family Registry Division, Seya Ward Office | [23] 2nd Floor, Seya Ward Office | 045-367-5641 | 045-362-1488 |
| Family Registry Division, Tsuzuki Ward Office | [15] 2nd Floor, Tsuzuki Ward Office | 045-948-2251 | 045-948-2259 |
| Family Registry Division, Tsurumi Ward Office | [4] 2nd Floor, Tsurumi Ward Office | 045-510-1700 | 045-510-1893 |
| Family Registry Division, Totsuka Ward Office | [4] 2nd Floor, Totsuka Ward Office | 045-866-8331 | 045-862-0657 |
| Family Registry Division, Naka Ward Office | [21] 2nd Floor, Naka Ward Office Main Building | 045-224-8291 | 045-224-8289 |
| Family Registry Division, Nishi Ward Office | [6] 1st Floor, Nishi Ward Office | 045-320-8331 | 045-324-3585 |
| Family Registry Division, Hodogaya Ward Office | [1] 1st Floor, Hodogaya Ward Office Main Building | 045-334-6231 | 045-335-6781 |
| Family Registry Division, Midori Ward Office | [24] 2nd Floor, Midori Ward Office | 045-930-2247 | 045-930-2255 |
| Family Registry Division, Minami Ward Office | [11] 2nd Floor, Minami Ward Office | 045-341-1115 | 045-341-1123 |
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| Inquiries concerning this page | Service Desk Division, Ward Support Department, Civic Affairs Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only) Tel: 045-671-2176 Fax: 045-664-5295 Email: sh-madoguchi@city.yokohama.jp |
