Divorce Certificate (Rikon Shomei)

1. Application form　
2. Applicant’s valid Japanese passport AND proof of legal status in the U.S. 
   • Green card, visa, etc. 
   • U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate for dual citizens born in the U.S.
   • Dual citizens born outside of the U.S. are required to bring their birth certificate known as the Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
3. An original Family Registry (Koseki Tohon or Koseki Shohon), issued within 6 months of the application

  If your current Koseki Tohon or Koseki Shohon omits the marriage and/or divorce information, you will also need to obtain your Joseki Tohon (issued within 6 months) that has your marriage and/or divorce information.
  If the former spouse is a foreign citizen, we will also need to verify the spelling of their name (Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)

1. The applicant must appear in person to apply. Processing time is 5 business days.
2. You may designate a family member to pick up your certificate. They will need your Letter of Authorization, your passport (copy acceptable), their ID, your pick-up slip and fee in cash.
3. Only Japanese citizens may apply for this certificate.
4. There are no expiration dates for our certificate. However, the organization you are submitting to may have limitations on validity, so please check with the organization concerned. (E.g., Must be issued within X months.)