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 registration | 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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In the event of a death
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Death registration | 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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When getting married
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Marriage registration | 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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When getting a divorce
| Notification period | Documents required | |
| Divorce registration | When applicable | Divorce registration form, personal seals of husband and wife, and an official extract of the family register (koseki-touhon: 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