Birth Notifications
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When submitting a notification of birth, the infant's name must be written
in standard kanji, kanji officially used for names, hiragana or katakana.
A notification of birth must be submitted even if both parents are foreign residents.
A notification of birth must be submitted even if both parents are foreign residents.
Reception Desks
When a child is born between Japanese and non-Japanese partners
When
Within 14 days from and including the date of birth.
Who
Father or Mother
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother has signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother has signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Submission Location
Notification should be submitted to the appropriate city or town hall in
the mother or father's permanent city of residence, place of birth or town
of residence of notifying person(s).
Documents for Submission
Birth Notification Form (you will receive this form along with the birth
certificate from the hospital)
Items to Bring
- Official seal of notifying person(s)
- Maternal Record Book
- National Health Insurance Card (if enrolled)
Cost
Free
When a child is born overseas between Japanese partners or Japanese and non-Japanese partners.
When
Within 3 months from and including the date of birth. (If a birth notification
is not submitted within 3 months, Japanese citizenship may be forfeited).
Who
Father or Mother
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother have signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother have signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Submission Location
Notification should be submitted to the appropriate city or town hall in
the mother or father's permanent city of residence, embassy with jurisdiction
over the place of birth or town of residence of notifying person(s).
Documents for Submission
Birth Notification Form (available at the reception counter)
Items to Bring
- Birth certificate and translation (must include the translator's name, address and personal seal)
- Official seal of notifying person(s)
- Maternal Record Book
- National Health Insurance Card (if enrolled)
Cost
Free
*When submitting a birth notification to a Japanese embassy, contact the embassy directly for information on procedures and other necessary items.
When an unmarried foreign couple or foreign mother has a child.
When
Within 14 days from and including the date of birth.
Who
Father or Mother
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother have signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Use of a Proxy
*If the father or mother have signed the notification application, a proxy may submit the application on their behalf.
Where possible it is preferable for the mother or father to submit the notification in person.
Submission Location
Notification should be submitted to the appropriate city or town hall in
the mother or father's permanent city of residence, place of birth or town
of residence of notifying person(s).
Documents for Submission
Birth Notification Form (you will receive this form along with the birth
certificate from the hospital)
Items to Bring
- Official seal of notifying person(s)
- Maternal Record Book
- National Health Insurance Card (if enrolled)
Cost
Free
* You may be asked to submit proof of nationality.
Procedures for Staying in Japan
Children without Japanese citizenship must apply for permission to acquire
status of residence to the Immigration Bureau, Hamamatsu Branch within
30 days of being born.
*Please see the residency procedures page for more information.
*Please see the residency procedures page for more information.
Foreigner Registration
Children without Japanese citizenship must carry out their foreigner registration
at the local city office (Ward Municipal Services Division of each ward)
within 60 days of being born.
*Please see the Foreigner Registration page for more information.
*Please see the Foreigner Registration page for more information.
Home Visits for Newborn Children
Health practicioners and regional midwives are available to pay home visits
and consult with parents on child rearing.
Don't forget to include the baby's name and birth weight, your phone number, etc. when submitting the birth notification for your child. (Postcard that came with the Mother- Child Health Handbook).
Don't forget to include the baby's name and birth weight, your phone number, etc. when submitting the birth notification for your child. (Postcard that came with the Mother- Child Health Handbook).
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