(2007.4.1 Update)
Divorce Registration (RIKON-TODOKE)
- Between Japanese and Foreign resident.
- Between Foreign residents.
Divorce in Japan: In accordance with applicable Japanese laws, please submit divorce registration to city/town/village hall.
Divorce abroad: Please make an inquiry to Japanese embassy or consulate in the country.
Please make an inquiry to the embassy or consulate in Japan for details.
Divorce Registration Procedure at Chino City Hall
- Please submit your divorce registration to Civic Affaires Division (Shimin-ka) #2 (ext. 252)
- Documents needed for divorce registration
Divorce Registration Form signed by two adults as witnesses
(available at city/town/village halls)
Pension Book (Nenkin Techo)
Health Insurance Certificate
Other Proceedings related to Divorce Registration
- To change the address in foreign resident registration: Civic Affaires Division (Shimin-ka) #3 (ext. 252)
- If you are covered by National Pension Plan: Civic Affaires Division (Shimin-ka) #5 (ext. 256)
- If you are covered by National Health Insurance Plan: Health Division (Hoken-ka) #8 (ext. 323)
- If you have a child who is in a city-run preschool: Children & Family Welfare Support Division (Kodomo-katei-shien-ka) #14 (ext. 312).
- To apply for Single Parent Child Care Allowance Program: Children & Family Support Center (Kodomo-katei-ooen Center) #13 (ext. 306)
- To apply for Welfare Medical Fee Aid Plan: Health Division (Hoken-ka) #8 (ext. 323)
- Please report your divorce to an appropriate administrative office of your country. Make an inquiry to the embassy or consulate of your country for details.
- Please report your divorce to Immigration Office and change your resident status.
Please report the changes in the family. Preschool fee may be changed accordingly.
If you need to change the bank account to pay the preschool fee, please bring the bank book and registered seal you wish to pay the fee from.