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Certificates of family register, resident certificates and other certificates(戸籍・住民票などの証明書)

Last updated date:2024/9/4

Certificates explained on this page

How to obtain certificates of family register (certificate of family register, certificate of partial family register, copy of address history in family register, ID card, etc.)

You can obtain these at your ward office or administrative service corner.
It is also possible to apply by post or online (only for those who have an Individual Number card).
Non-Japanese residents who are married to a Japanese national who wish to obtain certificates of family register etc. for their Japanese spouse should apply to the municipality of his or her spouse's permanent domicile.

Things you need to submit at the counter with your application

A document confirming your identity (resident card, Special Permanent Resident Card, etc.)
*In the event a proxy is submitting a request on your behalf, you need to provide a letter of proxy and a document confirming the proxy's identity.

Processing fees

Processing fees for certificates of family register
Type of certificateProcessing fees
  • ID card
  • Copy of address history in family register
300 yen (1 copy)
  • Certificate of family register (certificate of all registered matters on family register)
  • Certificate of partial family register (certificate of individual matters on family register)
450 yen (1 copy)
  • Partial copy of nullified family register
  • Amended original certificate of family register
750 yen (1 copy)

How to obtain a copy of a resident certificate or Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register

A copy of a resident certificate or Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register are documents used to prove your address, name, date of birth, nationality, etc.
You can obtain these at your ward office or administrative service corner.
It is also possible to apply by post or online (only for those who have an Individual Number card).

Things you need to submit at the counter with your application

A document confirming your identity (resident card, Special Permanent Resident Card, etc.)
*In the event a proxy is submitting a request on your behalf, you need to provide a letter of proxy and a document confirming the proxy's identity.

Processing fees

300 yen (1 copy)

How to obtain a Seal Registration Certificate

A Seal Registration Certificate is a document used to prove that your seal belongs to you.
You can obtain one of these at your ward office or administrative service corner.
It is also possible to apply online (only for those who have an Individual Number card).

Things you need to submit at the counter with your application

Seal registration card

Processing fees

300 yen (1 copy)

Where to inquire
Content Contact details
About family registers and resident certificates Service Desk Division, Civic Affairs Bureau (*Inquiries in Japanese only)
Tel: 045-671-2176
Fax: 045-664-5295
Email: sh-madoguchi@city.yokohama.jp

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