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Death Registration (Shibo-todoke)
No fee required
💡 The Bottom Line
Submit the Death Registration within 7 days of passing. Bring the doctor's death certificate to City Hall to receive the mandatory Cremation Permit.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Family members or relatives of the deceased
📋 What
Submit the Death Registration to the City Hall
⏰ When
Within 7 days of learning of the death
📍 Where
City Hall 1F Citizens Affairs Division
❗ Why
Required to obtain permission for cremation or funeral
📝 How
Bring the Death Registration attached with the Death Certificate to the counter
⏱ About 15 minutes at the counter
📖 Easy Explanation
Must be submitted within 7 days of death.
This is the official procedure to report a death to the city hall. It is the very first procedure required to hold a funeral and cremation in Japan.
📝 What you need
- Death Registration Form: The right half of this form must be completed and signed by a doctor (Death Certificate / Shibou-shindansho).
⏰ Deadline & Location
- Deadline: Within 7 days of learning of the death.
- Location: Ota City Hall. It is accepted 24/7 at the security desk on the 1st floor even on weekends/nights.
⚠️ Important: Cremation Permit
When you submit the death registration, City Hall will issue a "Cremation Permit" (Kasou Kyokasho). You cannot perform a cremation without this document.
Tip: In many cases, the funeral director (Sogiya) will submit the death registration to City Hall on your behalf. Please consult with them first.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredProvided by the hospital/clinic, filled by a doctor
- RequiredDriver's license, My Number Card, etc. with photo
- RequiredUsed for sealing the form (self-inking rubber stamps may be rejected)
📜 Show Original Text
死亡届
届出期間：死亡の事実を知った日から7日以内
届出先：死亡者の本籍地、死亡地、または届出人の所在地の市区町村役場
届出人：親族、同居者、家主、地主、家屋管理人、土地管理人等
必要なもの：
1. 死亡届書 1通（右半分の死亡診断書または死体検案書に医師の証明があるもの）
2. 後見人等が届出をする場合はその資格を証明する登記事項証明書等
火葬許可証の発行について：
死亡届の手続きと同時に、火葬許可証の交付申請を行ってください。太田市斎場を利用する場合は、斎場の予約手続きも必要です。
👥 Who Qualifies
- Family members of the deceased
❓ FAQ
When does the 7-day limit start?
It starts from the day you learn of the death (within 3 months for deaths overseas), not necessarily the date of death on the certificate.
Do I need the original Death Certificate?
Yes. It's usually attached to the Death Registration form provided by the hospital.
What procedures are needed after the Death Registration?
Returning health insurance card, stopping pension payments, canceling seal registration, and bank inheritance procedures. Pension stoppage is urgent to avoid overpayments.
Can I receive Funeral Expenses?
If the deceased was enrolled in National Health Insurance, funeral costs can be subsidized. Apply within 2 years after the funeral date.
📎 Related Procedures
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