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Seal Registration (Inkan Toroku)
Registration is free
💡 The Bottom Line
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!
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Those registered in Ota City (15+) needing a registered seal
📋 What
Register a seal (Jitsuin)
⏰ When
Weekdays during office hours (whenever a registered seal is needed)
📍 Where
City Hall 1F Citizens Affairs Division / Administrative Centers
❗ Why
Proof of seal registration is needed for car purchases, real estate contracts, etc.
📝 How
Bring the seal to register and a photo ID to the counter
⏱ Same-day registration: about 20 minutes at the counter
📖 Easy Explanation
Register your official personal seal (Jitsuin) for major contracts!
In Japan, when buying a car, purchasing real estate, or making a major loan, you need an official seal registered with City Hall. This registered seal is called a "Jitsuin".
📝 What you need (If applying in person)
- The seal (Inkan/Hanko) you want to register.
- Photo ID (Residence Card, My Number Card, Driver's License).
💡 Tip: If you bring a valid Photo ID, the registration is completed on the same day, and you can immediately print a "Seal Registration Certificate"!
🚫 Seals that CANNOT be registered:
- Rubber stamps (Shachihata) or easily deformable materials.
- Seals with chipped edges.
- Seals that are too small (under 8mm) or too big (over 25mm).
✅ Checklist
- RequiredAvailable at the counter
- RequiredMust fit within 8-25mm square. No rubber stamps or mass-produced items.
- RequiredMy Number Card, Driver's license, etc. required for same-day registration.
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印鑑登録（実印の登録）
印鑑登録は、不動産の登記や自動車の登録、公正証書の作成などに必要な大切な手続きです。
登録できる人：太田市に住民登録をしている15歳以上の方（意思能力を有しない方を除く）。
登録できる印鑑：1人1個に限ります。氏名、氏、または名を表しているもの。印影の大きさが一辺8ミリの正方形より大きく、25ミリの正方形に収まるもの。ゴム印や変形しやすい素材の印鑑、欠けている印鑑は登録できません。
必要なもの（本人が窓口に来る場合）：
1. 登録する印鑑
2. 官公署発行の顔写真付き本人確認書類（マイナンバーカード、運転免許証、パスポート等）
※写真付きの本人確認書類がない場合は、市内で印鑑登録をしている方の保証書が必要です。それもない場合は、自宅に照会書を郵送するため、当日の登録はできません。
手数料：登録手数料は無料ですが、印鑑登録証明書の発行には1通300円かかります。
👥 Who Qualifies
- Anyone aged 15+ living in Ota City planning to buy a car or house
❓ FAQ
Can I register any seal?
No. Rubber stamps (Shachihata) and self-inking stamps cannot be registered. Name-only seals or seals already registered by another person are also invalid. Wooden, metal, or resin seals are generally accepted.
Where can I get a Seal Registration Certificate?
You can get it at City Hall, Administrative Centers, or Convenience Stores (requires My Number Card). Convenience stores are available 24/7/365.
What if I lose my Seal Registration Card?
Immediately abolish the registration at City Hall to prevent misuse. You can register a new seal afterwards.
What happens if I move out of Ota City?
When you move out, the seal registration in Ota City is automatically abolished. You must register again at your new municipality.
📎 Related Procedures
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