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Frequently Asked Questions about light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei)
Last update date August 15, 2023
List of question items (for 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 complete the procedure if I purchase a motorbike?
Q2 I got a motorbike from a friend. How do I proceed with the procedure?
Q3 How do I proceed if a motorized bicycle is scrapped?
Q4 Can I dispose of motorized bicycles by mail?
Q5 Can I apply for a sign (license plate) by mail for motorized bicycles, minicars, and small special vehicles?
Q6 I would like to file a tax stop for light motor vehicles motorcycles over 125cc and Miwa / four wheels. What should I do?
Q7 I move out of Yokohama-shi, what should I do with a motorized bicycle sign (license plate)?
Q8 I want to dispose of it because there is an unusable motorcycle. What should I do?
Q9 I received light motor vehicles in March and received a tax payment letter of advice. Why is it?
Q10 I moved out of the city, but I received a tax payment letter of advice from Yokohama City. Why is it?
Q11 Is private seal necessary to declare the acquisition and scrapping motorized bicycles?
Q12 I want to register a motorbike in the name of a corporation. Please tell me the procedure.
Q13 I plan not to use my motorbike for a while. Should I scrap it off and apply for a sign (license plate) when I use it again?
Q14 A friend gave me a motorbike. Should I go to get a sign (license plate) when I use it because I will not use it for a while?
Before Q15, I gave a motorbike to a friend, but I have been paying light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (classification rate) because I have not changed my name. What should I do?
Q16 The owner of a motorbike has passed away. I want to change my name to a scrapped car or a family. What should I do?
Q17 I want to transfer the deceased motorcycle to an acquaintance or friend. What should I do?
Q18 I live in Yokohama, but resident certificate is in another municipality. Can I register a motorbike in Yokohama City?
Q19 Is it taxed even if it is unusable on a broken motorbike?
２. Matters related to delivery deadlines
Q1 When is the deadline for light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (classification rate)?
３. Matters related to reduction of taxes
Q1 I was exempted from using light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (classification rate) 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 sign (license plate)?
Q2 Is it possible to attach a motorcycle sign (license plate) of a motorcycle to be scrapped to a newly registered vehicle (so-called body change)?
６. Matters concerning abandoned motorcycles
As motorcycle is left on Q1 city street, we want you to remove.
Q2 Since a motorbike whose owner is unknown is left on a private road or private land, I want you to remove it.
Q3 Around the station, motorcycles are placed on the sidewalk and you cannot walk. I want you to remove it.
７. Matters relating to theft
Q1 My motorbike has been stolen. What should I do?
Q2 The motorized bicycle sign (license plate) has been stolen. What should I do?
８. Matters related to remodeling
９. Matters related to tax amount
10.Matters concerning reissue of certificates
Q1 I have lost the signing certificate. Can I re-issue it?
11.Matters concerning the entry of the declaration
Q1 What kind of contents should be entered on the transfer certificate?
Q2 When is the date of obtaining the motorized bicycle you purchased?
12.Others
Q1 Please tell me about the weight tax of ordinary motor vehicle tax (jidosha-zei).
Q2 Can I register until I have subscribed to 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.jp |
| Asahi Ward | 〒241-0022 1-4-12, Tsurugamine, Asahi-ku | 045-954-6042 | as-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Izumi Ward | 〒245-0024 5-1-1, Izumichuokita, Izumi-ku | 045-800-2353 | iz-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Isogo Ward | 〒235-0016 3-5-1, Isogo, Isogo-ku | 045-750-2354 | is-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Kanagawa Ward | 〒221-0824 3-8, Hirodaiotamachi, Kanagawa-ku | 045-411-7041 | kg-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
Kanazawa Ward |
〒236-0021 2-9-1, Deiki, Kanazawa-ku | 045-788-7746 | kz-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Konan Ward | 〒233-0003 4-2-10, Kounan, Kounan-ku | 045-847-8355 | kn-shiminzei@city.yokohama.jp |
| Kohoku Ward | 〒222-0032 26-1, Mamedocho, Kouhoku-ku | 045-540-2271 | ko-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Sakae Ward | 〒247-0005 303-19, Katsuracho, Sakae-ku | 045-894-8350 | sa-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Seya Ward | 〒246-0021 190, Futatsubashicho, Seya-ku | 045-367-5653 | se-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Tsuzuki Ward | 〒224-0032 32-1, Chigasakichuo, Tsuzuki-ku | 045-948-2263 | tz-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Tsurumi Ward | 〒230-0051 3-20-1, Tsurumichuo, Tsurumi-ku | 045-510-1720 | tr-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Totsuka Ward | 〒244-0003 16-17, Totsukacho, Totsuka-ku | 045-866-8358 | to-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Naka Ward | 〒231-0021 35, Nihonodori, Naka-ku | 045-224-8196 | na-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Nishi Ward | 〒220-0051 1-5-10, Chuo, Nishi-ku | 045-320-8347 | ni-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Hodogaya Ward | 〒240-0001 2-9, Kawabecho, Hodogaya-ku | 045-334-6244 | ho-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Midori Ward | 〒226-0013 118, Terayamacho, Midori-ku | 045-930-2264 | md-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
| Minami Ward | 〒232-0024 2-33, Urafunecho, Minami-ku | 045-341-1160 | mn-zeimu@city.yokohama.jp |
For inquiries to this page
Finance Bureau Tax Division (We cannot answer consultations on individual taxation details and filings. Please contact the ward office Tax Division.
Phone: 045-671-2253
Phone: 045-671-2253
Fax: 045-641-2775
Email address: za-kazei@city.yokohama.jp
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