I want to change my name (renam) my name. Can I change it? How do I proceed with the procedure?

In order to change your name, you need to file a petition with the "family court" and take steps to obtain permission to change it.

You will be able to change your name only if the "family court" determines that there is a legitimate reason.

After obtaining permission to change your name at the "family court", please notify the ward office Family Registry Division Family Registry Section with a copy of determination of family court.
In the case of change of Mr. (last name), Mr. (last name) will be changed by another notification.
In this case, permission from the family court may be required.

For more information, please contact the ward office Family Registry Division Family Registry Section.

Please refer to the "Family Court" for details of the application procedure.
　"Family Court" in charge of the Address of the person who changes the name of the petition.
　A person who changes the name of the petitioner (legal representative if under 15 years old)
What to bring to the family court
・One copy of the family register of the person whose name is changed
・Requester private seal (possible in seal)
・Fees (please check with the family court of jurisdiction.)

Contact information
[Yokohama Family Court] (TEL 345-3463) (1-2 Kotobukicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Address)

This is the "Ward Office Family Registry Division Family Registry Section" in the applicant (the person whose name is changed, legal representative if you are under 15 years old) or the ward where permanent domicile is located (or either). (It cannot be handled at the Administrative Service Corner and City Hall.)

One change notice for one person
　・Notification forms are common throughout the country.
　・We give you a form of name change notification at the ward office Family Registry Division Family Registry Section. We do not handle in city hall, administrative service corner.
　・Those who bring the written notice may be a messenger other than applicant.
2 A copy of the Permitted determination of family court issued by the Family Court