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Temporary car operation permission (temporary number)
Last Updated February 1, 2024
What is a temporary car operation permit?
In order for a car to operate on the road, it is necessary to have a car registered and inspected.
Temporary car operation permission is a temporary operation only when specified in the "Road Transport Vehicle Law" when operating an unregistered car or a car whose expiration date of the automobile inspection certificate has expired. Is to give permission.
※It cannot be used for any purpose other than the vehicle, period, route, or purpose.
※If you do not depart, arrive, or go through Yokohama City, you will not be able to apply.
※Motorcycles, motorbikes, and small special vehicles of 250cc or less are not subject to temporary operation permission.
Purpose of Permit
Permits can be granted only for the operation purpose specified in the "Road Transport Vehicle Law". It is one loan.
- When operating to a transportation branch office for new registration or continuous inspection
- When a business that sells forwards for the purpose of sale
- When operating at a transportation branch office to receive a reissue of a stolen license plate
Application method
Reception desk
Office General Affairs Division window
8:45 am to 5:00 pm (excluding Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, holidays, and New Year's holidays)
Application acceptance date
In principle, the day of the car.
However, if the service is not in time for the operation time on the day, such as early morning use, the day before (if the day before the operation is a closed day, the day before the closing date).
What is required for application
- Original automobile liability insurance card (the insurance period is valid during the permit period)
- Documents confirming the car to be operated (either one). Copy is acceptable)
- Automobile inspection certificate ※Please refer to the following.
- Notification of registration identification information, etc. (Temporary Deletion Registration Certificate)
- Automobile Preliminary Inspection Certificate
- Certificate of registration items etc.
- Vehicle inspection certificate return certificate
- Automobile customs certificate
- Certificate of conformity with export vehicle inspection standards, etc.
- In the case of an individual application, identification documents (driver's license, etc.) that can identify Address
- If the license plate is stolen, the police report receipt number
- For vehicles that have been certified as security standards relaxation and special vehicle traffic permits, both the “certificate of security standards” issued by the Director of Transportation and the “Special Vehicle Traffic Certification Certificate” issued by the Road Manager are both original.
※From January 2023, the "Electronic vehicle inspection certificate" will be issued with an IC tag attached to A6 size cardboard instead of the conventional paper vehicle inspection certificate.
If you have an "Electronic vehicle inspection certificate" and wish to borrow a temporary number, you will need to confirm the expiration date of the validity period. Please present one of the following two points in addition to the "Electronic vehicle inspection certificate".
①Displays the screen of "Vehicle Inspection App"
Please download the above application in advance, read the electronic vehicle inspection certificate IC tag on your smartphone, and present the application screen to the staff at the counter.
②Presentation of “Automobile Inspection Records”
Please present the A4 "Automotive Inspection Record Items" issued at the same time as the Electronic vehicle inspection certificate to the staff at the counter.
In addition, about detailed contents about electronic vehicle inspection certificate, vehicle inspection browsing application, please see Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, electronic vehicle inspection certificate special site (outside site) (outside site).
Costs (fees)
750 yen per case
※Please pay the fee by cash or electronic money at the counter.
Electronic money can be used by transportation system, WAON, nanaco, and Rakuten Edy. In addition, it cannot be used together or charged with cash.
Yokohama City Revenue certificate stamp was abolished on January 28, 2020. For more information, please visit the Office of Accounting page.
Operating route and permission period
Operating route
Please fill in the application form with the departure place (municipal name), transit point, and destination (municipal name) in detail.
It is not possible to operate other than the permitted route.
Permission period
| Destination | Permission period |
|---|---|
| (1)Kanagawa, Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama and Shizuoka prefectures | Within 3 days |
| (2)Other areas excluding the above (1) or (3) below | Within 4 days |
| (3)Hokkaido, Kyushu region (excluding Fukuoka), Kochi Prefecture | Within 5 days |
After examining the route and purpose of the operation, the permission period will be the required minimum number of days within 5 days. (The permission period for operation to Kanagawa, Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Shizuoka prefectures is based on three days.)
What you will be given at the counter (return required)
- Temporary operation permit
- Number sign (license plate)
※Please prepare the bolts, wires, etc. for attaching the number plate (license plate) by yourself.
Return method
- After the operation purpose, please return your permit and number plate (license plate) to the ward office where you received the permission immediately. The statutory deadline is within 5 days after the expiration of the license period. Failure to return within the deadline may result in punishment under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.
- When returning, please remove the dirt on the number plate (license plate) thoroughly before returning it.
Precautions
Please be careful not to lose (stolen) your permit and number plate (license plate).
In the unlikely event that it is lost (stolen), please notify the relevant police department and contact the licensed ward office.
List of contacts
| Section / Section Name | Window number | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
Aoba Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section |
4th floor 71st |
Phone number: 045-978-2211 Fax: 045-978-2410 |
Asahi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section |
No. 24 on the second floor |
Phone number: 045-954-6005 Fax: 045-951-3401 |
| Izumi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 3F 305th floor | Phone number: 045-800-2312 Fax: 045-800-2505 |
| Isogo Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 6th floor 64th | Phone number: 045-750-2311 Fax: 045-750-2530 |
| Kanagawa Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 501 on the 5th floor of the main building | Phone number: 045-411-7006 Fax: 045-324-5904 |
| Kanazawa Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 6th floor, 603 | Phone number: 045-788-7705 Fax: 045-786-0934 |
| Konan Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 56 on the 5th floor | Phone number: 045-847-8305 Fax: 045-841-7030 |
| Kohoku Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 44 on the 4th floor | Phone number: 045-540-2206 Fax: 045-540-2209 |
| Sakae Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 41 on the 4th floor of the main building | Phone number: 045-894-8311 Fax: 045-895-2260 |
| Seya Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 39th floor, 3rd floor | Phone number: 045-367-5611 Fax: 045-366-9657 |
| Tsuzuki Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 5th floor 53rd | Phone number: 045-948-2212 Fax: 045-948-2208 |
| Tsurumi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 5th floor, 5th floor | Phone number: 045-510-1653 Fax: 045-510-1889 |
| Totsuka Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 9th floor 91st | Phone number: 045-866-8305 Fax: 045-881-0241 |
| Naka Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 61 on the 6th floor of the main building | Phone number: 045-224-8111 Fax: 045-224-8109 |
| Nishi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 51 on the 4th floor | Phone number: 045-320-8308 Fax: 045-322-9847 |
| Hodogaya Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 20th floor of the main building. | Phone number: 045-334-6204 Fax: 045-334-6390 |
| Midori Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 4th floor 43rd | Phone number: 045-930-2206 Fax: 045-930-2209 |
| Minami Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 66th floor, 66th floor | Phone number: 045-341-1224 Fax: 045-241-1151 |
Yokohama City Automobile Operation Permit Handling Guidelines
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For inquiries to this page
Civic Affairs Bureau Ward Administration Support Dept.
Phone: 045-671-2067
Phone: 045-671-2067
Fax: 045-664-5295
Email address: sh-kuren@city.yokohama.jp
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