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Ota City Partnership Oath System

💡 The Bottom Line
A system where the city officially recognizes sexual minority couples. It makes applying for municipal housing and hospital visits smoother.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Adult sexual minority couples (including foreign nationals)
📋 What
Making a partnership oath and receiving a certificate
⏰ When
Anytime (Prior phone reservation is required)
📍 Where
Citizen Consultation Division, Ota City Hall
❗ Why
To reduce social prejudice and allow couples to live safely and authentically
📝 How
①Make an appointment by phone → ②Prepare documents (Residence Certificate, Certificate of No Impediment) → ③Go together to the counter and take the oath → ④Receive certificate
⏱ About 1 hour for procedure and certificate issuance
📖 Easy Explanation

Ota City has introduced the "Partnership Oath System" for sexual minority couples (such as LGBTQ) to pledge to be life partners to each other.

[What this system allows] While it is not a legal marriage, the city issues a certificate (Oath Receipt Certificate), which may allow you to be treated as family in the following situations:

  • Applying for municipal housing together
  • Visiting as family or consenting to surgery at public hospitals
  • Using certain private services (family discounts for mobile phones, designating life insurance beneficiaries, etc.)

[Eligibility] Both parties must be adults, and at least one person must live in (or plan to move to) Ota City. Foreign nationals can also use this system.

[Where to Apply] Citizen Consultation Division, Ota City Hall (Prior reservation required) 📞 Phone: 0276-47-1896

✅ Checklist
  • Procedures can be done in a private room considering your privacy
    Required
  • Foreign nationals need a Certificate of No Impediment issued by their embassy
    Required
👥 Who Qualifies
  • LGBTQ and other sexual minority couples
  • Those wanting to live in municipal housing with a same-sex partner
❓ Terms & FAQ
Partnership Oath System
A system where the local government recognizes same-sex couples as having a "relationship equivalent to marriage" and issues a certificate.
Oath Receipt Certificate
A document proving the city has accepted your partnership oath. Presenting this makes it easier to receive various services.
❓ FAQ
Does this give the same rights as a legal marriage?
No. Because it is not a legal marriage, you do not get legal rights such as inheritance rights or spousal tax deductions.
Can a couple who are both foreign nationals take the oath?
Yes. Even if both are foreign nationals, you can take the oath as long as you meet the requirements (such as one person living in Ota City).
📎 Related Procedures
🏡 Municipal Housing Application →

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