Birth / death registration
In Japan, people are required to register births and deaths under the Family Registration Act. Foreign residents in Japan are also required to register births and deaths in Japan in accordance with the rules of the Family Registration Act. It is a requirement of Law to register all childbirths, deaths, marriages and divorces.
When a baby is born
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Birth notification | Within 14 days of birth | Birth certificate issued by the doctor or midwife, maternal and child health handbook and seal or signature of the person who notifies the birth Parents' residency cards and passports (for foreign residents) |
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At death
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Death notification | Within 7 days of death | Death certificate issued by the doctor, and seal or signature of the person who registers the death |
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At marriage
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Marriage notification | When applicable | Certificate of marriage eligibility issued by the foreign resident's embassy (the following documents are also required for foreign citizens only) or consulate and its translation (with the translator's signature) Passport and birth certificate |
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At divorce
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Divorce notification | When applicable | Divorce notification and seals of husband and wife Copy of family register (when reported in an area other than the legal domicile, for Japanese citizens only) |
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Inquiries
Seal and identification registration, birth / death registration-related inquiries
Niseko Town Council Tel. 0136-44-2121 Citizen's Section, Citizen's Life Division. Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM (seven days a week) Weekdays: Citizen 's Life Division counter Holidays: Office on duty of the Town Council
Medical service-related inquiries
Niseko Town Council Tel. 0136-44-2121 Health and Medical Service Section, Health and Welfare Division
Inquiries in English
Niseko Town Council Tel. 0136-44-2121 Planning and Environment Division
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL：0136-44-2121
- FAX：0136-44-3500