How to Obtain a My Number Card (Individual Number Card)

• 0-year-old child
• Those who have lost their My Number Card
• Those who have moved from abroad

etc. (certain conditions apply)

For detailed conditions, please check the "Express Issuance" page.

• My Number Card Center
• City Hall (Only for those applying simultaneously with the birth registration)

Free

However, in the case of reissuance due to loss, etc., the fee is 1,000 yen
(If you do not include an electronic certificate, it will be 800 yen)

• Applications can be submitted anytime, anywhere
• If you take photos with a smartphone or digital camera and apply using a smartphone or computer, there is no cost for the photos

• If you are unsure about the application, you can apply while checking the filling method.

• When receiving your My Number Card, you need to visit the My Number Card Center in person.
• For those using the service that assists with online applications at the My Number Card Center (application support), two visits are required: one at the time of application and one at the time of issuance

• It is necessary to bring a photo taken with a photo booth, etc.
• If you have a Notification Card or My Number Card, you will need to return them at the time of application, and you will not have these cards in your possession until you receive your My Number Card.
• Once your My Number Card is ready, it will be mailed to your home; however, if you fail to receive it within the postal office’s holding period, you will need to come to the My Number Card Center to pick it up.

• In principle, a personal identification document with a photo is required (except when applying simultaneously with the birth registration).
• Once your My Number Card is ready, it will be mailed to your home; however, if you fail to receive it within the postal office’s holding period, you will need to come to the My Number Card Center to pick it up.