Certificate of Residence (original issued within past three months)

This can be issued at the City office where you are registered as a resident.
Please submit this in the format where your information such as your legal domicile, family information other than yourself, and “My number” identification information is excluded.

A certificate providing you are single (original issued within past three months)

This can be obtained from the City office with your registered domicile.
Where your registered domicile is your family home, etc. and you cannot visit the area right away, it is possible to receive this by post.
As the method of application differs depending on the local governing body, please inquire directly at the City Office.
If you are asked for the purpose of use, please say “for the purpose of marriage.

Identification card containing photo of your face

Please submit something where your face can be recognized, such as your driver’s license or passport.
Please consult with us separately if you do not have an identification card with a facial photo.

Income certificate (men only)

We request that men always submit this, but women may also optionally submit this.
（*In the case of women, this is only required when they want to publish their annual salary）
If you are an office worker, please submit your tax withholding statement.
If you are freelance or self-employed, please submit your tax filing statement.
Please consult with us separately if it is difficult for you to submit the above documents.

Something with which to identify your employment (employee ID, health insurance card, business car, etc.)

*When submitting a health insurance card, please make your own copy of the card and submit it with the following areas redacted (blacked out):
[1] Insured person’s symbol/number, [2] Insurer number, and [3] QR code (if applicable)

Proof of Professional Qualifications

If you hold certain national qualifications such as those of a doctor, lawyer, or other similar qualifications, or qualifications that feel could be beneficial in the context of matchmaking, you may list them here.
Submit your proof of professional qualifications if you wish to have your qualifications listed.

How can foreign nationals obtain a certificate proving they are single in Japan?

Chinese

You can apply for this certificate at the Chinese Embassy in Japan or local Chinese consulates.

Normally, you will need the following documents:

• Chinese passport
• Residence card (to confirm your address in Japan)
• Recent family register or family register certificate (may be required by some institutions)
• Application form (available on-site)

Application procedure

Take the required documents for submission of your application at the designated counter. We recommend you check the official website of the embassy or consulate general in advance to confirm whether a reservation is necessary, as well as the time required for the procedure and any applicable fees to be paid.

Points to note

Confirmation of documents: As the required documents for the application may change sometimes, it is important to check the official website of the Chinese embassy or consulate general before applying. Application Deadline: Since there may be cases where certificates have an expiration date, when necessary, make sure to apply with sufficient time in advance to ensure a smooth process.

Translation and certification

If the certificate obtained is to be used in Japan, you must have it translated into Japanese and notarized. You can either request a translation from a translation agency in Japan or translate it yourself. Please inquire with the embassy in regard to notarization.

South Korean

You can apply for a certificate either at the Korean Embassy in Japan or one of the respective Korean consulates.

You will ordinarily need the following documents:

• A valid Korean passport
• Residence card (to verify your address in Japan)
• A recent basic certificate or family relationship certificate

Application Procedures

Take the required documents for application at the designated counter. You should check the official website of the Embassy or Consulate-General in advance for information on processing time and fees, as well as whether or not you need to make an appointment in advance.

Points to note

As the required documents for the application may change sometimes, it is important to check the official website of the South Korean embassy or consulate general before applying.
Application Deadline: Since there may be cases where certificates have an expiration date, when necessary, make sure to apply with sufficient time in advance to ensure a smooth process.

Translation and certification

If the certificate obtained is to be used in Japan, you must have it translated into Japanese and notarized. You can either request a translation from a translation agency in Japan or translate it yourself. Please inquire with the embassy in regard to notarization.

Taiwanese

Applications can be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.

In Japan, the application can be processed at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. (this is the rough equivalent of the Taiwanese embassy in Japan).

You will ordinarily need the following documents:

• A valid Taiwanese passport
• Residence card (to verify your address in Japan)
• Documents similar to a copy of the family register (confirmation with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan is required)

Application Procedures

Take the required documents for application at the designated counter. You should check the official website of the Embassy or Consulate-General in advance for information on processing time and fees, as well as whether or not you need to make an appointment in advance.

Points to note

As the required documents for the application may change sometimes, it is important to check the official website of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office or consulate general before applying.
Application Deadline: Since there may be cases where certificates have an expiration date, when necessary, make sure to apply with sufficient time in advance to ensure a smooth process.

Translation and certification

If the certificate obtained is to be used in Japan, you must have it translated into Japanese and notarized. You can either request a translation from a translation agency in Japan or translate it yourself. Please inquire with the embassy in regard to notarization.

American

Affidavit of Single Status

The equivalent of a “Single Certificate” is an “Affidavit of Single Status.” With this document, the individual swears that he or she is single. You can either prepare this document yourself, and there is a specific legal format that you should research and prepare in advance.

Notarization by the Consulate or Embassy

You can take the completed affidavit to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General to have the affidavit notarized.
You may need to make an appointment in advance, so please check the official website of the embassy or consulate to make an appointment.

Necessary documentation

• A valid U.S. passport
• Residence card (to verify your address in Japan)
• Affidavit (completed)

Application Procedures

Take the required documents for application at the designated counter. You should check the official website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate-General in advance for information on processing time and fees.

Translation and certification

If the certificate obtained is to be used in Japan, you must have it translated into Japanese and notarized. You can either request a translation from a translation agency in Japan or translate it yourself. Please inquire with the embassy in regard to notarization.

Points to note

• As the required documents for the application may change sometimes, it is important to check the official website of the embassy or consulate general before applying.
• Application Deadline: Since there may be cases where certificates have an expiration date, when necessary, make sure to apply with sufficient time in advance to ensure a smooth process.