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

It is procedure at window when we move from Yokohama city to municipalities outside the city. It will be accepted at the ward office Family Registry Division Registration Section before moving. (Procedures cannot be made at the City Hall / Administrative Service Corner)

Last Updated November 7, 2024

Target person
Person who reports and can do
notification period
What I need
Reception desk
Related links

Eligible persons for this procedure

People who move out of the city

In the case of moving out of the city, you can proceed without visiting the ward office.

Online procedures

If you have a My Number card, you can use online procedures using the minor portal. In the online procedure, you can omit a written transfer certificate. For details, please refer to the online procedure for moving out.

Mailing procedures

Notification by mail is also possible. The procedure varies depending on the presence or absence of a My Number Card or Basic Resident Register Card.

Person who reports and can do

The person himself
Member of thesame household
proxy/agent (a person who has a power of attorney)

Notes

Even if Address is the same, people with different households need a power of attorney.

notification period

Before moving or within 14 days from the date of moving

What I need

１．Notification of Change of Residents

Yokohama-shi electronic application, report service (outside site)You can download it from the page.
registration form is also available at the ward office.

２．Identification documents of the person coming to the counter

My Number Card
Driver's license
Passport (passport)
Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate

Etc.
※For a detailed list of identity verification documents, please refer to the identity verification at the time of notification of change of residence in family register and when requesting various certifications.

３．(In the case of proxy/agent requested by the person) Power of Attorney

Please refer to the sample by yourself.
Sample power of attorney (PDF: 136KB)

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

National Health Insurance Card
Medical Certificate for infant
Medical certificate for late-elderly medical care insured
Long-term care insurance card
pension Notebook or Basic Pension Number Notice

Etc.

Notes

For school children, elementary and junior high school procedures are required. In addition, please refer to ward office of ward where you live for the details.

Reception desk

Family Registry Division Registration Section, ward office in the ward before moving

From 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
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

Notes

You cannot submit a transfer notification at the city hall, administrative service corner, or ward office other than your ward.
It may take some time to complete the procedure.Congestion forecast calendarPlease check and come with plenty of time.