Residence Certificate
住民票What is it?
Issued by your city or ward office, it proves where you officially live in Japan — the starting point for most paperwork you will deal with here.
When is it needed?
- Visa renewals & PR applications
- Driver's licence application or exchange
- Marriage registration & family procedures
- Enrolling children in school
Where to Obtain
Convenience Store
Available 24/7 at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, and ministop kiosks nationwide. You need a My Number Card with the electronic certificate enabled.
How to print at a convenience store:
Requirements:
- My Number Card with electronic certificate active
- Set your 4-digit certificate PIN in advance at city hall
- Fee: ¥200 per copy (cheaper than counter)
- Not available during system maintenance (usually 2–5 AM)
Main Types
Lists every person registered in the same household at the same address.
Lists only the one specific person requested.
A historical record issued for a person who has moved to another municipality or passed away.
Certifies only specific fields rather than the full transcript. Often requested by employers.
Optional Fields — Include or Omit
All fields below are omitted by default. Available options vary by municipality, and convenience store kiosks may offer fewer choices than the counter — confirm with the requester if a specific field is needed.
Name of / relationship to the householder
世帯主氏名と続柄My Number (Individual Number)
個人番号Country of nationality
国籍・地域Residence status (visa type)
在留資格等Residence Card number
在留カード番号Registered Domicile (Honseki)
本籍と筆頭者氏名— For Japanese nationals only
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