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- Certificate of singleness
- Request a certificate of singleness at the counter
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Request a certificate of singleness at the counter
This is the procedure for obtaining a certificate of singleness at the counter. You can get it at the ward office. The certificate of bachelor's certificate proves that it does not violate the provisions of Article 732 of the Civil Code, "Prohibition of Heavy Marriage". This certificate is submitted to a domestic marriage information service / marriage counselor to prove that the claimant is single.
Last Updated February 16, 2024
Billing
A person who can claim
People with permanent domicile in Yokohama
What I need
1. Invoice
- Please obtain the invoice from the marriage information service and marriage counselor.
- If it is not available from the dealer, please receive the invoice at each ward office's Family Registry Division and fill it out.
- [Reference] Sample of singleness certification application (PDF: 84KB)
2. Identification documents of the person coming to the counter
- Driver's license
- Passport (passport)
- My number card (personal number card) or Basic Resident Register card with photo
- Resident Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
Notes
- If you do not have the above documents, you will be asked to confirm your identity at the counter by asking multiple questions such as health insurance card, pension notebook or basic number notice.
- A detailed list of identity verification documents is provided.About identity verification at the time of notification of change of resident family register and request of various certificationsPlease refer to the documentation.
3. Power of Attorney (in the case of proxy/agent)
- Please refer to the sample by yourself.
- Sample Power of Attorney (PDF: 145KB)
Notes
- This is also necessary when a relative makes a claim on his behalf.
Billing location and time
Family Registry Division of each ward office in Yokohama
Monday-Friday, 8:45-17:00
From 9:00 a.m. to noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
※Excludes public holidays and New Year holidays
About ward office window opening agency of the second, fourth Saturday
Fees
300 yen per copy
※You can use cash or electronic money (transportation, WAON, Rakuten Edy, nanaco) to pay the fee.
Notes
- Fees may be exempted according to laws and regulations, such as when submitting to the pension office to receive pension.
- For detailsFees for certificates for family register and resident certificatePlease refer to the following page.
Other billing methods
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