Frequently Asked Questions (National Pension)

QuestionI was enrolled in the Employees' Pension, but I have resigned from my company. What procedures should I follow?

Response

When you retire from your company, you need to go through the procedure to become a National Pension Type 1 insured person (those who pay their own premiums), even if you have a dependent spouse.

Notification Destination

Fuchu Pension Office, City Hall Insurance and Pension Division, Hirao Branch Office, Wakabadai Branch Office

Required Items for Notification

1. Identification documents (My Number Card, driver's license, etc.) and the basic pension number notification or pension book (if there is a dependent spouse, their identification documents and basic pension number notification or pension book are also required)
2. Documents that indicate the retirement date (such as qualification loss certificate, separation notice, retirement certificate, etc.)

Notes

1. If a representative is making the notification, the representative's identification documents (My Number Card, driver's license, etc.) and a power of attorney are required.
2. The National Pension insurance premium payment guide will be mailed later by the Japan Pension Service.
3. Those who become dependents of their spouse upon leaving the company (Category 3 insured persons) will need to complete the enrollment procedures at their spouse's workplace.

Contact Information

Insurance and Pension Division Phone 042-378-2111 Extension 142, 143
Fuchu Pension Office
Postal Code 183-8505
Address 2-12-2 Fuchucho, Fuchu City
Phone 042-361-1011