🏠 Life Events

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!

For fraud, malicious sales, or suspicious contracts, consult the Ota City Consumer Affairs Center (0276-47-1111) or the Consumer Hotline '188' as soon as possible.

Submit the Death Registration within 7 days of passing. Bring the doctor's death certificate to City Hall to receive the mandatory Cremation Permit.

For a mutual divorce, bring the divorce form (signed by 2 witnesses) and ID to City Hall. If you want to keep your married surname, ask for the extra form.

To reduce the burden on your family, start writing an Ending Note while you are healthy. For legal wills or inheritance consultations, go to free legal consultations.

Even if you have no money for legal troubles, call Houterasu (0570-078374) to be connected to a free consultation with a lawyer.

Bring your Marriage Registration form (with 2 witnesses' signatures) and ID to City Hall. It's free and can be submitted 24/7!

If you move to Ota City, submit a Moving-in Notification within 14 days of starting to live at your new address.

If you move out of Ota City, submit a Moving-out Notification within 14 days before or after moving. Online application is available if you have a My Number Card.

Apply easily via smartphone! When the postcard arrives a month later, bring your Residence Card and go to City Hall in person to pick it up.

Do not try to solve neighborhood troubles alone. Consult free lawyer consultations or the Consumer Affairs Center early.

Do not try to solve online troubles or dark part-time job damages alone. Consult the Consumer Affairs Center (0276-47-1766) or police (#9110).

If you need a Certificate of Residence, you can get it anytime at a convenience store for a lower fee if you have a My Number Card.

To register your official seal for major contracts in Japan, bring your wooden/stone Hanko and your Residence Card to City Hall. It can be done same-day!