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Birth Registration (Shussho-todoke)
No fee required
💡 The Bottom Line
Bring the hospital's Birth Certificate and your Boshi-techo to City Hall within 14 days of birth. Don't forget to apply for Child Allowance and Free Medical Care at the same time!
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Family of the newborn (father or mother)
📋 What
Submit the Birth Registration to the City Hall
⏰ When
Within 14 days including the day of birth
📍 Where
City Hall 1F Citizens Affairs Division / Administrative Centers
❗ Why
To create the child's family register and receive public support
📝 How
Bring the Birth Registration (with Birth Certificate) and Maternal/Child Health Handbook
📖 Easy Explanation
Congratulations! Register within 14 days of birth
This is an important procedure to officially register your new baby.
📝 What you need
- Birth Registration Form: The right half is the "Birth Certificate" filled out by the doctor or midwife at the hospital.
- Maternal and Child Health Handbook (Boshi-techo): The city will stamp this to prove you registered the birth.
⏰ Deadline
- You must submit it within 14 days including the day of birth.
⚠️ Other Crucial Steps
After registering the birth, you MUST also apply for:
- Child Allowance (Monthly money)
- Children's Medical Subsidy (Free medical care for the baby) These should be done within 15 days of birth during regular weekday hours.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredIntegrated form provided by the medical institution
- RequiredDriver's license, My Number Card, etc. with photo
- OptionalTo receive the official birth record stamp
📄 How to Fill the Form
💡 記入のコツ
- Submit within 14 days of birth (3 months if overseas)
- It is efficient to apply for Child Allowance and Child Medical Fee Assistance at the same time
📝 Child's Name
Write the characters and reading accurately. Only designated kanji can be used.
Yamada Taro
⚠️ Cannot be accepted if unusable characters are included.
📝 Registered Domicile (Honseki)
Write the honseki of the parent.
Ota City ...
⚠️ Usually the same as the parent's honseki.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Parents who just had a baby
❓ FAQ
Does 'within 14 days' include the day of birth?
Yes. Day 0 is the day of birth. E.g., if born May 1, the deadline is May 14. Late applications may face fines.
Who should submit the Birth Registration?
Generally the father or mother. Proxies can submit it if parents cannot visit the counter.
What should I do after submitting?
Apply for Child Allowance and Child Medical Fee Assistance, and add the child as a dependent to health insurance. Do Child Allowance within 15 days to avoid missing payments.
Where do I get the Birth Certificate?
The hospital or clinic where the birth took place will issue it, usually attached to the Birth Registration form.
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