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Birth notification (birth registration) and acquisition of nationality |
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When a child has been born, the parents have the doctor prepare a “birth certificate.” Even if the parents are non-Japanese, any child born in Japan is required to be registered with a “birth notification” pursuant to the law for family registration. When the child’s nationality is other than Japanese, a number of applications is required, such as a “new registration” pursuant to the alien registration law (see B. Alien registration, 1-2 When a child is born), “acquisition of status of residence” (see A. Status of residence, 2-8 Acquisition of status of residence). 2-1 Birth notification (birth registration)
When a child is born, a birth notification must be filed with the local municipal administrative office within 14 days from the birth (including the date of birth), regardless of the child’s nationality, since the law for family registration is applied to non-Japanese people staying in Japan as well, as a territorially applicable rule. You are advised to decide the child’s name and prepare necessary documents beforehand.
| Necessary document |
Where to file with/contact |
By when |
By whom (submitter) |
1. Birth notification (available at municipal administrative offices and hospitals)
2. Birth certificate (added on to the birth notification)
3. Seal of the submitter (if no seal has been prepared, the submitter’s signature can replace it)
4. Maternal and Child Health Handbook
5. National health insurance card (to be shown only by members) |
Municipal administrative office located at the place of birth or where the submitter lives |
Within 14 days including the date of birth |
Parent of the child |
When your child was born in Japan, please report it to your home country as well. Detailed procedures must be enquired at the embassy or consulate of your home country.
Upon necessity, please obtain a certificate of acceptance of birth notification from the municipal administrative office.
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