The method for obtaining a certified copy of your Residence Certificate is as follows.

1. If the applicant or proxy is request:

(1) Documents for Submission: Request Form (Available at the Ward Office Counter)

(2) Request Counter: Ward Residence Section of Ward Office, Citizens' Center of Branch Office, Sub-Branch Offices, Administrative Service Corner

(3) Request Method: Submit directly at the counter or mail (if mailing etc., send request to the Kawasaki City Mail Request Center

(4) Required Items:

a) Bring documents verifying your identity. (Refer to “3. Documents Verifying Your Identity”)

b) Legal representatives (parental authority, guardian of a minor, guardian of an adult) should bring a copy of the family register and documents certifying their qualifications. Those who are not legal representatives should bring a letter of attorney.

c) When the person themselves request, a seal is not required if you provide your signature on the requester field of the request form for Residence Certificate.

d) When the proxy request, a seal is not required if the proxy provides their signature on the requester field of the Residence Certificate request form for Residence Certificate.

e) When requesting a copy of Residence Certificate which has the Residence Certificate Code or My Number (Individual Number), please note that it will not be delivered directly to the proxy, but it will be sent to the person itself address by mail, etc. due to the feature of Residence Certificate Code, My Number.

You will be responsible for the postage. Please prepare postage stamp.

Also, we kindly ask for understanding since the Administrative Service Corner does not accept it.

2. For third party applications:

(1) Documents for Submission: Application Form

(2) Request Counter: Ward Residence Section of Ward Office, Citizens' Center of Branch Office, Sub-Branch Offices, (Administrative Service Corners cannot handle this request.)

(3) Request Method: Submit directly at the counter or mail (if mailing, send request to the Kawasaki City Mail Request Center

(4) Required Items:

a) Documents verifying identity of the person itself or proxy. (Refer to “3. Documents Verifying Identity of the person itself”)

b) Legal representatives should bring a copy of their Family Register and other documents certifying their qualifications. Those who are not legal representatives should bring a letter of attorney.

c) In case of the corporations, CEO’s seal is required.

(5) Precautions: We may be unable to issue your documents depending on the reason for application.

3. Documents Verifying your Identity: Bring one of the following items to verify your identity.

(1) My Number Card, Basic Residents’ Registration Card (with Photo), Passport, Driver’s License, Driving Record Certificate (the issued date must be on after April 1st, 2012.) or Other Government-Issued License, Permit or Qualification Card (Limited to Photo IDs)

(2) Two items verifying your name, Such as a Health Insurance Card, Cash Card, or Bank Passbook

*In case of corporation requesting, in addition to either (1) or (2), a copy of registration of the company or a company profile are required. If the employee of the company requests for a copy of Residence Certificate as a representative or emissary, a letter of attorney written by CEO or a copy of Employee ID card are required to attach.

4. Fee: 300 Yen per Copy

5. Reception Time:

(1) Ward Residents Section of Ward Office, Citizens' Centers of Branch Office or Sub-Branch Office

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

The 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 8:30 am to 0:30 pm (Citizens' Centers of Branch Office and Sub-Branch Office are not open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays)

(2) Administrative Service Corner

○Kawasaki Administrative Service Corner

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays, Sundays, and National holidays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

○Kosugi, Mizonokuchi, Saginuma, Noborito, Suge Administrative Service Corners

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays, Sundays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

6.Holidays

Saturdays (excluding the 2nd and 4th Saturdays), Sundays, National holidays, and December 29th to January 3rd (Citizens' Center of Branch Office and Sub-Branch Office are closed 2nd and 4th Saturdays).

Administrative Service Corners closed for National holidays and other holidays (excluding Kawasaki Administrative Service Corner), December 29th to January 3rd, temporarily closed during equipment inspections, etc.

Ward Residents Section of Kawasaki ward office　Tel：044-201-3143

Citizens' Center of Daishi Branch Office　Tel：044-271-0139

Citizens' Center of Tajima Branch Office　　Tel：044-322-1970

Ward Residents Section of Saiwai ward office　Tel：044-556-6616

Hiyoshi Sub-Branch Office　　Tel：044-599-1121

Ward Residents Section of Nakahara ward office　Tel：044-744-3175

Ward Residents Section of Takatsu ward office　Tel：044-861-3163

Tachibana Sub-Branch Office　　Tel：044-777-2355

Ward Residents Section of Miyamae ward office　 Tel：044-856-3144

Mukaigaoka Sub-Branch Office　　Tel：044-866-6461

Ward Residents Section of Tama ward office　　Tel：044-935-3154

Ikuta Sub-Branch Office　　Tel：044-933-7111

Ward Residents Section of Asao ward office　 Tel：044-965-5122

Kawasaki Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-244-1371

Kosugi Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-722-8685

Mizonokuchi Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-814-7500

Saginuma Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-852-8471

Noborito Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-933-3000

Suge Government Service Corner　 Tel：044-945-2730