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Divorce Registration (Rikon-todoke)
No fee required
💡 The Bottom Line
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.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Those seeking to dissolve their marriage
📋 What
Submit Divorce Registration to City Hall
⏰ When
Anytime (within 10 days of finalization for court divorces)
📍 Where
City Hall 1F Citizens Affairs Division / Admin Centers
❗ Why
Without this notification, the divorce is not legally recognized.
📝 How
Submit the form (requires 2 witnesses if mutual consent) with photo ID.
⏱ About 15 minutes at the counter
📖 Easy Explanation
Official procedure for dissolving a marriage
This is the procedure to legally dissolve a marriage. The requirements differ if it is a divorce by mutual agreement (Kyogi Rikon) or through a family court (Saiban Rikon).
📝 For Mutual Agreement Divorce
- Divorce Registration Form: 1 copy (Requires signatures of 2 adult witnesses). Both spouses must sign.
- ID Card (Driver's License, Residence Card, etc.).
🏛️ For Court Divorce
- Must be submitted within 10 days of the court decision.
- Witnesses are NOT required, but you must attach the court documents (e.g., Mediation Record).
⚠️ What happens to your last name?
If you changed your surname when you got married, you will legally return to your original maiden name. If you wish to keep your married name, you must submit an additional form.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredAvailable at City Hall or Legal Affairs Bureau.
- RequiredDriver's license, My Number Card, etc. with photo (for both people).
- RequiredRequired only for mutual consent divorce. Adults over 18.
- OptionalIf registered domicile is not Ota City.
- OptionalMediation/Judgment documents required for court divorce.
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離婚届
届出先：夫婦の本籍地、または所在地の市区町村役場
協議離婚の場合：
届出人：夫および妻
必要なもの：
1. 離婚届書 1通（証人として成年者2名の署名が必要です）
2. 本人確認書類（運転免許証、マイナンバーカード等）
裁判離婚の場合：
届出期間：調停成立、審判または判決の確定の日から10日以内
届出人：裁判の申立人
必要なもの：
1. 離婚届書 1通（証人は不要です）
2. 調停調書の謄本、または審判書・判決書の謄本と確定証明書
※離婚によって氏（苗字）が変わる方で、婚姻中の氏をそのまま名乗りたい場合は、別途「離婚の際に称していた氏を称する届」を提出する必要があります。
👥 Who Qualifies
- Couples planning to divorce
❓ FAQ
Is the submission method different for mutual consent vs. court divorce?
Mutual consent requires only the form signed by both parties. Court divorce requires court documents attached and submitted within 10 days.
Who can be a witness for the divorce registration?
Any two adults (18+) can be witnesses for mutual consent divorce. They must sign and affix their seal. No witnesses needed for court divorce.
What happens to the child's family register and surname?
They don't change automatically. To change the child's surname to the mother's, you must petition the Family Court for 'permission to change surname', then submit a notification.
What procedures are needed after divorce?
1. Change child's surname (if desired) 2. Change health insurance 3. Update My Number Card and driver's license names 4. Change address if moving.
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