Notification of transfer at the counter (moving outside of Japan)

This is the procedure at the counter when you move from Yokohama city to the outside of Japan. We accept at the ward office Family Registry Division Registration Section. (You can't apply at the City Hall / Administrative Service Corner.)

Last Updated January 25, 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
Remarks
Related links

Those who are subject to this procedure

People who move out of the country
Procedures at the counter

Precautions

Online transfer notification using the Minor Portal is not available.
You can also apply for moving out of the country by mail. For more information.Notification of transfer by mail (moving outside of Japan)Please take a look at it.

Person who can report, 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

You can complete the procedures before moving.

What you need

１．Notification of Change of Residents

Yokohama City Electronic Application and Notification Service (outside site)You can download it from the following page.
We also have a style at the ward office.

２．Identification documents of the person who came to the counter

Driver's license
Passport (passport), 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.

３．(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)

４．(People who have received grant) Notification Card or My Number Card

５．(People who have been granted) National Health Insurance Card, Medical Certificate, pension Notebook, etc.

National Health Insurance Card
Medical Certificate for infant
Card for Medical Care for Elderly Senior Citizens
Long-term care insurance card
pension notebook, basic pension number notices, etc.

６．seal

It may be necessary for procedures other than the transfer notice.

Reception desk

The ward office, Family Registry Division Registration Section

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.

Remarks

For inquiries regarding the National Health Insurance, The Long-term Care Insurance, National Pension Plan (Kokumin Nenkin), Child Allowance, etc. after notification of transfer to a foreign country, please consult directly with the ward office in your ward. For details, select your ward from the list of procedures for moving, and check the contact information of the department in charge.
Seal Registration will automatically expire on the date of transfer (planned) date, so you do not need to apply separately.