Moving and municipal paperwork
A practical checklist for moving-related forms in Japan
Understand common moving and address-change paperwork in Japan, keep the official source visible, and prepare questions before visiting the municipality.
01
Identify the procedure
A move may involve a notification before leaving, a notification after arriving, address updates, health-insurance changes, and related family or school procedures. The exact list depends on your municipality and situation.
02
Use the current official form
Find the issuing municipality, current version/date, deadline, required identity documents, and accepted submission method. A translated explanation is not a replacement for the Japanese source.
03
Prepare a reviewable draft
Use dejikami to understand field labels, save a temporary draft, and review the source-faithful output. Confirm names, dates, addresses, signatures, and attachments before submission.
Questions to confirm with the municipality
- Which notification applies to this move and when is it due?
- Which identity, residence, family, or insurance documents must be brought?
- Does the office accept paper, postal, online, or representative submission?
- Are separate procedures required for children, school, tax, or utilities?
This is general navigation help, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements vary by authority and can change; always confirm with the issuing office.