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Seal Registration / Seal Registration Certificate
200 yen per registration
💡 The Bottom Line
Residents aged 15+ can register a seal. The fee is 200 yen. Registration can be completed on the same day if you bring a valid photo ID.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Those aged 15 and over registered as residents in Ota City (Excludes those under 15 or lacking intent capacity)
📋 What
Seal Registration
⏰ When
Not specified
📍 Where
Citizens' Affairs Div (City Hall / Yabuzukahonmachi), Admin Centers (except Ota), Service Centers. *Admin/Service centers for Japanese only.
❗ Why
Because it is highly important, relating to registered property and contracts.
📝 How
Apply in person at the counter (general rule). Requirements differ if lacking photo ID or using a proxy.
📖 Easy Explanation
Seal (Inkan) Registration Procedures
Seal registration is very important as it relates to your property and major contracts. Therefore, the general rule is that the person registering must apply in person at the counter. Those aged 15 and over registered as residents in Ota City are eligible (one seal per person).
🏢 Where to Apply
- Ota City Hall, Citizens' Affairs Division (1F)
- Yabuzukahonmachi Office, Service Section (1F)
- Administrative Centers (Excluding Ota Admin Center)
- Service Centers *Seal registration at Administrative Centers and Service Centers is available to Japanese citizens only.
📝 Application Methods
- Applying in person with a photo ID: Registration is completed on the same day.
- Applying in person without a photo ID:
- Guarantor Method: Completed on the same day if a guarantor (who already has a registered seal in Ota City) fills out the guarantee form.
- Inquiry/Response Letter Method: Not completed on the same day (a letter will be mailed to your home, which you must bring back later).
- Applying by Proxy: Not completed on the same day (Inquiry/Response Letter method applies).
🚫 Seals that CANNOT be registered
- Easily deformable seals like rubber stamps
- Too small (fits within an 8mm square) or too large (cannot fit within a 25mm square)
- Shows things other than the person's name (e.g., profession)
- Missing borders, damaged, etc.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredOne per person. Cannot be a rubber stamp or outside size limits (8mm-25mm).
- OptionalDriver's license, My Number Card, Passport, Residence Card, etc. Required for same-day registration.
- OptionalHealth insurance card, bankbook, etc. Used for the inquiry letter method.
- OptionalFor same-day registration without a photo ID. Requires signature/seal of a guarantor registered in Ota City.
- OptionalRequired if a proxy is applying.
- OptionalRequired if a proxy is applying (e.g., Driver's license).
- OptionalFor non-same-day registrations. Mailed to your home by the city, to be filled out and returned.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Those aged 15 and over registered as residents in Ota City
❓ Terms & FAQ
Inquiry/Response Letter (照会・回答書)
A document mailed to your home by the city (non-forwardable) when lacking photo ID or using a proxy. Bring it back filled out to complete registration.
Seal Registration Card (印鑑登録証)
A card issued upon successful registration. It is strictly required when applying for a Seal Registration Certificate.
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