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Notification of transfer (transfer from outside Japan)
It is procedure at window when we move from abroad to each ward in Yokohama-shi. We accept at the ward office Family Registry Division Registration Section. (You can't apply at the City Hall / Administrative Service Corner.)
Last Updated June 7, 2024
- Those who are subject to this procedure
- Person who does report (apply), person who can do it
- notification period
- What you need
- Reception desk
- Related links
- About my number card
Those who are subject to this procedure
- A person who moved from abroad to each ward in Yokohama City
- Foreign residents are those who have decided to stay at least three months (people who have been issued a residence card) or special permanent residents.
- Procedures at the counter
Person who does report (apply), person who can do it
- The person himself / herself
- Head of household or person and member of same household
- proxy/agent (a person who has a power of attorney from the person or a person in the same household)
Precautions
Even though Address is the same, those who have different households need a power of attorney.
notification period
Within 14 days of starting living in the new Address
Precautions
- Notifications cannot be made before moving.
- If the 14th day falls on the closing date of the ward office, the next open day will be the last day of notification period.
What you need
Common
Notification of Change of Residents
- Yokohama City Electronic Application and Notification Service (outside site)You can download it from the page.
- A style is also available at the ward office.
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
- Residence Card, Special Permanent Resident Certificate, etc.
For a list of detailed identification documents, please refer to "About identity verification at the time of notification of change in family register / resident and request for various certifications.
seal
It may be necessary for procedures other than the transfer notice.
(in the case of proxy/agent requested by the person or the person in same household) Power of Attorney
Please make it by referring to the sample.
Sample of Power of Attorney (PDF: 136KB)
Japanese nationals
In addition to the above "common", the following items are required.
A copy of your passport or flight ticket that can confirm your return date
All people who move in are required.
family register Certificatefamily register
Those who have permanent domicile in Yokohama are not required.
Foreign Residents
In addition to the above "common", the following items are required.
Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate
(Persons who have not been issued a residence card at the time of entry and have been certified to the passport at a later date) Passport
- resident certificate may not be listed because the the Law of the Basic Resident Registers does not apply to persons staying for a short period of three months or less, diplomatic or official diplomatic or official, etc.
- If you live in a temporary facility such as a hotel or training facility, you may not be able to list resident certificate. However, a notification of residence is required. (For more information, please contact your ward office Family Registry Division.)
Documents confirming the relationship
If you are a household head of a foreign resident and a household member of a foreign resident, you need documents to confirm family relationships. (In the case of a foreign language, a translation that clarifies the translator is attached.)
Reception desk
Family Registry Division Registration Section, ward office in the new Address ward
From Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From 9:00 a.m. to noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
※Excludes public holidays and New Year's holidays
About ward office window opening agency of the second, the fourth Saturday
Precautions
- Notifications cannot be made at city halls, administrative service corners, or other ward offices.
- It may take some time to complete the procedure.Congestion forecast CalendarPlease check the details and come with plenty of time.
About my number card
If you have a My Number card for foreign nationals, you will need to change the Address. If you do not come to the counter, the documents you bring will change, so please check the page on changes to Address and name on your My Number Card.
In addition, if your card has expired due to moving out of the country, you will be able to apply for a new card, so please check the required documents from the page on reissuance due to loss, etc.
Related links
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