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Certificates
Last Updated January 11, 2024
What are the certifications?
Various certifications are proofs issued as administrative services without being based on laws and regulations.
We issue certificates based on confirmation materials such as public books and ledgers kept at city halls and ward offices.
The following is a summary of the details.
Certificate of change of land name
What is the name change proof of land?
It proves that the name of the land ("ward name", "town name", "land number", etc.) has been changed due to the town street name lot number arrangement business or administrative district reorganization. It is used in the following cases where the public books of public offices cannot be rewritten without the application of the person.
- Real estate ownership registration change registration
- Proof of items described in vehicle inspection certificate
Notes
This proof is not a proof of change in Address, but a change in land name ("ward name", "town name" or "land number").
In addition, this proof cannot prove the name of the person who lived (homed) on the land to be certified.
- To prove the change of Address due to the residential labeling business (internal link)
- To prove the change of Address due to other businesses (internal link)
- To prove the change of permanent domicile (internal link)
Person who can apply
Anyone can charge it.
Reception desk
| Contents of certification | Reception desk |
|---|---|
Proof that the ward name has been changed due to the reorganization of administrative districts | Ward office General Affairs Division General Affairs Section |
Proof that it was transferred to Yokohama City before the enforcement of the constituency system (before October 1, 1927) |
※If you can not prove it or it may take some time to issue the certificate, it will be smooth if you contact the reception desk in advance and apply.
Costs (commissions)
Free of charge
Application Form
Certificate of change such as land name (PDF: 227KB)
How to apply by mail
In the case of application by mail, please contact the reception desk for proof of change such as name of land, and send the following documents.
- Certificate of change such as land name (PDF: 227KB)
- Reply envelope (Please fill in the reply destination Address and attach a stamp.)
Proof of existence (non-existence) such as street name
What is proof of existence (non-existence) such as street name?
Proof of existence (non-existence) such as street names proves that the street name exists (not present) to the present or to the present.
Person who can apply
Anyone can charge it.
Reception desk
| Contents of certification | Reception desk |
|---|---|
There is a town in Yokohama. Example: Proof that there is no street town in Naka-ku, Yokohama | Ward office General Affairs Division General Affairs Section |
Yokohama City No. △△ Town does not exist (if no ward does not exist) Example: Proof that Minato Ward in Yokohama does not exist |
Costs (commissions)
300 yen per copy
※Fees must be paid in cash or electronic money at the counter.
Electronic money can be used by transportation, WAON, nanaco, and Rakuten Edy. Also, you cannot pay or charge in conjunction with cash or certificate stamp.
Yokohama City Revenue certificate stamp was abolished on January 28, 2020. For more information, please visit the Office of Accounting page.
Application Form
Proof of existence such as street names (PDF: 77KB)
Non-existence certificate application such as street names (PDF: 81KB)
| Section / Section name | Contact number | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
No. 71 on the 4th floor | Telephone: 045-978-2211 Fax: 045-978-2410 | |
No. 24 on the second floor | Telephone: 045-954-6005 Fax: 045-951-3401 | |
No. 305 on the third floor | Telephone: 045-800-2312 Fax: 045-800-2505 | |
No. 64 on the 6th floor | Telephone: 045-750-2311 Fax: 045-750-2530 | |
Kanagawa Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | 501 on the 5th floor of the main building | Telephone: 045-411-7006 Fax: 045-324-5904 |
Kanazawa Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 603 on the sixth floor | Telephone: 045-788-7705 Fax: 045-786-0934 |
56th floor on the fifth floor | Telephone: 045-847-8305 Fax: 045-841-7030 | |
Kohoku Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 44 on the fourth floor | Telephone: 045-540-2206 Fax: 045-540-2209 |
| 41st floor on the 4th floor of the main building | Telephone: 045-894-8311 Fax: 045-895-2260 | |
| No. 39 on the 3rd floor | Telephone: 045-367-5611 Fax: 045-366-9657 | |
Tsuzuki Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 53 on the fifth floor | Telephone: 045-948-2212 Fax: 045-948-2208 |
Tsurumi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 5 on the fifth floor | Telephone: 045-510-1653 Fax: 045-510-1889 |
Totsuka Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 91 on the 9th floor | Telephone: 045-866-8305 Fax: 045-881-0241 |
| 61st floor on the 6th floor of the main building | Telephone: 045-224-8111 Fax: 045-224-8109 | |
| Nishi Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 51 on the 4th floor | Telephone: 045-320-8308 Fax: 045-322-9847 |
| Hodogaya Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 20 on the 2nd floor of the main building | Telephone: 045-334-6204 Fax: 045-334-6390 |
| Midori Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 43 on the 4th floor | Telephone: 045-930-2206 Fax: 045-930-2209 |
| Minami Ward General Affairs Division General Affairs Section | No. 66 on the 6th floor | Telephone: 045-341-1224 Fax: 045-241-1151 |
| Civic Affairs Bureau Ward Liaison Coordination Section | Telephone: 045-671-2067 Fax: 045-664-5295 | |
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Inquiries to this page
Civic Affairs Bureau Ward Administration Support Department Ward Liaison Coordination Section
Telephone: 045-671-2067
Telephone: 045-671-2067
Fax: 045-664-5295
Email address: sh-kuren@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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