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Frequently Asked Questions About light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei)
Last Updated December 10, 2024
List of question items (About each item of question, we link to answer of Yokohama-shi Q & A common question collection.)
１. Matters related to acquisition and scrapping
Q1 How do I proceed if I purchase a motorbike?
Q2 I got a motorbike from a friend. How do I do the procedure?
Q3 How do I proceed if I scrap a motorbike?
Q4 Can I mail the procedure for scrapping motorbikes, etc.?
Q5 Can I apply for a sign (license plate) by mail for motorized bicycles, minicars, and small special vehicles?
Q6 I would like to apply for a tax stop for motorcycles over 125cc or Miwa / four-wheeled light motor vehicles. What should I do?
We move out of Q7 Yokohama-shi, what should I do with sign (license plate) of motor bike?
Q8 I want to dispose of a motorcycle because there is an unusable motorcycle. What kind of procedure should I do?
Q9 I received a tax notice even though I handed over light motor vehicles in March. Why is it?
Q10 I received a tax payment letter of advice from Yokohama City even though I moved out of the city. Why is it?
Q11 Is private seal necessary to declare the acquisition and scrapping of motorbikes?
Q12 I want to register a motorbike under the name of a corporation. Please tell me the procedure.
Q13 I plan not to use my motorbike for a while, so should I scrap it once and apply for a sign (license plate) when I use it again?
Q14 I received a motorbike from a friend. Since I will not use it for a while, should I go to get a sign (license plate) when I use it?
Q15 I gave a motorbike to a friend before, but I am continuing to pay light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type) if I have not changed my name. What should I do?
Q16 The owner of a motorbike has died. I want to change my name to a scrapped car or family. What should I do?
Q17 I want to transfer the motorcycle of the deceased to an acquaintance or friend. What should I do?
Q18 I live in Yokohama, but resident certificate is in another municipality. Is it possible to register a motorbike in Yokohama?
Q19 Is tax levied even if it is unusable with a broken motorbike?
２. Matters concerning due date
Q1 When is the deadline for payment of light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type)?
３. Matters related to reduction of taxes
Q1 I had received a reduction in the use of light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) for people with disabilities, but since I purchased an additional vehicles, I would like to receive a reduction in motor vehicle tax (jidosha-zei). What should I do?
Q2 What happens to light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type) in the event of a disaster?
４. Matters related to tax exemption
５. Matters related to signs (license plates)
Q1 Can't I choose the number of the sign (license plate)?
Q2 Is it possible to attach the sign (license plate) of the motorcycle to be scrapped to the newly registered vehicle as it is (so-called body change)?
６. Matters related to abandoned motorcycles
As motorcycle is left on Q1 city street, we want you to remove.
Q2 I want you to remove a motorbike with unknown owner on a private road or private land because it is left unattended.
Q3 Motorcycles are placed on the sidewalk around the station and cannot walk. I want you to remove it.
７. Matters related to theft
Q1 A motorbike has been stolen. What should I do?
Q2 The sign (license plate) of the motorbike has been stolen. What should I do?
８. Matters related to remodeling
Q1 The displacement has been changed by remodeling a motorbike. Do I need to make a declaration?
９. Tax Amount
10.Matters related to reissuance of certificates
Q1 I have lost my signing certificate. Can I re-issue it?
11.Matters related to filling out the declaration form
Q1 What kind of contents should be included in the transfer certificate?
Q2 When is the acquisition date of the purchased motorbike?
12.Others
Q1 Please tell me about ordinary motor vehicle tax (jidosha-zei), weight tax.
Q2 Can I register only after joining the liability insurance?
| The ward office located in the stationary area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward office | Address | Phone number | E-Mail address |
| Aoba Ward | 〒225-0024 31-4, Ichigaocho, Aoba-ku | 045-978-2245 | ao-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Asahi Ward | 〒241-0022 1-4-12, Tsurugamine, Asahi-ku | 045-954-6042 | as-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Izumi Ward | 〒245-0024 5-1-1, Izumichuokita, Izumi-ku | 045-800-2353 | iz-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Isogo Ward | 〒235-0016 3-5-1, Isogo, Isogo-ku | 045-750-2354 | is-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Kanagawa Ward | 〒221-0824 3-8, Hirodaiotamachi, Kanagawa-ku | 045-411-7041 | kg-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
Kanazawa Ward |
〒236-0021 2-9-1, Deiki, Kanazawa-ku | 045-788-7746 | kz-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Konan Ward | 〒233-0003 4-2-10, Kounan, Kounan-ku | 045-847-8355 | kn-shiminzei@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Kohoku Ward | 〒222-0032 26-1, Mamedocho, Kouhoku-ku | 045-540-2271 | ko-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Sakae Ward | 〒247-0005 303-19, Katsuracho, Sakae-ku | 045-894-8350 | sa-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Seya Ward | 〒246-0021 190, Futatsubashicho, Seya-ku | 045-367-5653 | se-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Tsuzuki Ward | 〒224-0032 32-1, Chigasakichuo, Tsuzuki-ku | 045-948-2263 | tz-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Tsurumi Ward | 〒230-0051 3-20-1, Tsurumichuo, Tsurumi-ku | 045-510-1720 | tr-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Totsuka Ward | 〒244-0003 16-17, Totsukacho, Totsuka-ku | 045-866-8358 | to-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Naka Ward | 〒231-0021 35, Nihonodori, Naka-ku | 045-224-8196 | na-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Nishi Ward | 〒220-0051 1-5-10, Chuo, Nishi-ku | 045-320-8347 | ni-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Hodogaya Ward | 〒240-0001 2-9, Kawabecho, Hodogaya-ku | 045-334-6244 | ho-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Midori Ward | 〒226-0013 118, Terayamacho, Midori-ku | 045-930-2264 | md-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
| Minami Ward | 〒232-0024 2-33, Urafunecho, Minami-ku | 045-341-1160 | mn-zeimu@city.yokohama.lg.jp |
Inquiries to this page
Finance Bureau Tax Division (I cannot answer any questions regarding individual taxation or filing. Please contact the ward office Tax Division.
Telephone: 045-671-2253
Telephone: 045-671-2253
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