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My Number Card
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💡 The Bottom Line
My Number Cards are issued free of charge. Various procedures can be done at City Hall or Service Centers, but advance reservations may be required for weekends, nights, or receiving the card.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Anyone processing My Number Card procedures in Ota City
📋 What
Various My Number Card procedures (Application, Receipt, Electronic Certificate Renewal, PIN Reset, etc.)
⏰ When
Weekdays, specified holidays, and specified nights (hours and reservations vary by location)
📍 Where
City Hall, Yabuzukahonmachi, East/West Service Centers, Admin Centers (except Ota)
❗ Why
For identity verification, online administrative procedures, and convenience store certificate issuance.
📝 How
At the respective counters (*Advance reservation required for certain locations and times)
📖 Easy Explanation
Comprehensive Guide to My Number Card Procedures
The My Number Card is a plastic card with a photo, issued free of charge upon application. It can be used as an ID, for administrative procedures on Myna Portal, and for convenience store issuance services.
📅 Validity Period
- Aged 18 and over: Until your 10th birthday after issuance
- Under 18: Until your 5th birthday after issuance
- Foreign Nationals: Permanent residents are the same as Japanese citizens. Those with a period of stay: Until the expiration date of your period of stay.
🏢 Where to Apply and Reservation Requirements
Reception hours and reservation requirements differ depending on the procedure (application, receipt, electronic certificate renewal, etc.) and location.
- City Hall 1F Citizens' Affairs Div.: Weekdays (8:30-17:00) no reservation needed for all procedures. Holidays/Nights (specified days only) require reservations.
- Yabuzukahonmachi Office: Weekdays (8:30-17:00). *Receiving the card strictly requires a reservation.
- East/West Service Centers: Weekdays after 17:00 and Weekends/Holidays require reservations. *Receiving the card strictly requires a reservation at all times.
- Admin Centers (excluding Ota): Weekdays (8:30-17:00) no reservation needed. *Limited to electronic certificate renewal, PIN reset, and face details update (Applications and receiving are not handled).
*Reservations can be made via Ota City's dedicated online form.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Anyone processing My Number Card procedures in Ota City
❓ Terms & FAQ
My Number (Individual Number)
A 12-digit number assigned to all residents in Japan, used for social security, tax, and disaster response.
My Number Card
A photo ID card issued free upon application. Features an IC chip for secure online identity verification.
Electronic Certificate
A function embedded in the card, necessary for identity verification on Myna Portal or at convenience stores.
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