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住民票
じゅうみんひょう · jūminhyō

住民票 meaning: residence certificate

What it is

A city hall record with your address and your family. The certificate is asked for by banks, schools and for a driver's license.

When you see it

For almost any official registration.

What to do

Get it at city hall or at a convenience store with your マイナンバーカード. Say if it needs to show your nationality or the マイナンバー.

Related terms

転入届moving-in noticeマイナンバーMy Number市役所city hall

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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