Procedures that require a registration

1.Marriage

Marrying a Japanese citizen

To marry in Japan, submit a “Marriage Registration” to the municipal office of the place where they live.
Foreign citizens need to obtain a “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage” and a “Birth Certificate” from their embassy or consulate. If you cannot obtain a “Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage” from the embassy, prepare documents to prove that you are able to marry.
Proof of documentation and Japanese translations are also required so that a Japanese person can understand the content.

What to bring

Marriage Registration Seal Passport Birth Certificate Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage or proof of documentation to prove that you are able to marry

* When a foreign national submits a marriage registration, required documents vary by their country. Call the municipal office before you come.

Marrying a non-Japanese citizen

The laws of each country have different requirements for marriage.Consult with the embassy or consulate before you come to the municipal office.

2.Divorce

To divorce from your spouse, submit a “Divorce Registration” to the municipal office

What to bring

Divorce Registration Seal Identification document (such as passport and driver’s license)

* When a foreign national submits a divorce registration, required documents vary by their country.Call the municipal office before you come.

3.Childbirth

When a baby is born in Japan, submit a “Birth Notification” to the municipal office.
The “Birth Notification” must be submitted within 14 days after childbirth.
See Page for procedures other than the birth notification.

What to bring

Seal Birth Notification Form (Document that certifies birth of the baby) Maternal and Child Health Handbook

See Page for detailed description of the maternal and child health handbook.

4.Death

When a family member has passed away in Japan, submit a “Death Notification” to the municipal office within seven days from the day you are informed of their death.

What to bring

Death notification Seal