बसोबास दर्ता — Miyazaki City

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Municipal Office (市区町村役場)

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Resident Registration — What You Need to Know

Resident registration (転入届 / tenshutsu-todoke) is the most important procedure after arriving in Japan. Without it, you cannot sign up for health insurance, pension, bank accounts, or a SIM card. You have 14 days from your move-in date to complete this at your local city hall.

⏰ Deadline: 14 Days

You are legally required to register within 14 days of moving in. Late registration may result in a fine of up to ¥50,000, though this is rarely enforced for first-time registrations. Still, register as soon as possible — many other procedures depend on it.

What Happens at City Hall

The process typically takes 30-60 minutes (longer if the office is crowded). Here is what to expect:

Take a number ticket at the reception desk and wait for your turn
Fill out the Moving-in Notification form (転入届) — staff can help you if needed
Submit the form with your Residence Card and passport
Your Residence Card will be updated with your new address (stamped on the back)
You will receive a Resident Record (住民票) confirming your registration

💡 Tip: Do Everything in One Visit

While at city hall, also sign up for National Health Insurance and National Pension — the counters are usually in the same building. Ask for the My Number Card application as well. Doing everything together saves you from making multiple trips.

Do I Need to Speak Japanese?

Many city halls in areas with large foreign populations have multilingual staff or interpreters available. In Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Minato), Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama, English support is common. Smaller cities may not have interpreters, but the forms are straightforward and staff are accustomed to helping foreign residents. Consider bringing a Japanese-speaking friend if you are worried.

चरणहरू

Visit your local municipal office (市区町村役場) within 14 days of moving in. Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. Take a number ticket at the entrance and head to the resident registration counter (住民登録窓口).

📄 Residence Card

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Submit the Moving-in Notification (転入届).

📄 Residence Card📄 Passport

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Receive your updated Residence Card and Resident Register.

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Apply for My Number Card if you do not have one.

📄 Residence Card📄 Photo