Birth Notification

• Child-Raising and Education
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Procedures
• Childbirth
• Employment and Residence Status
• Status of Residence
• Status of Residence

The mother or father should complete the designated birth notification procedures within 14 days of the birth, at either the city office of the place of birth or the parent’s present address.
Also, please be sure to complete the following procedures:
•Application for visa status at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau within 30 days of the birth
•Procedures designated by your home country (such as passport application)
Note: If you or your spouse is a special permanent resident and wishes to file a special permanent resident application for your child who was born in Japan, you will need to come to the Resident Registration Section within 60 days of the birth. A valid birth certificate is required for this application.
For information about notification procedures, click here.