Exchange of Seal Registration Certificate

Have you completed the exchange of your registration certificate?

As of January 5, 2009, the seal registration certificate has been changed in format. If you have not yet exchanged for the new seal registration certificate, we kindly ask you to come and complete the procedure as soon as possible.

Images of New and Old Seal Registration Certificates

Required Items for Procedures

Please bring your seal registration certificate (card).
Note: A registered seal is not required, but for the identification of the seal registrant, you will need to fill in your name, address, and date of birth on the "Request for Exchange" form.

If the agent comes to complete the exchange procedure

Please bring the seal registration certificate (card) of the registrant.
Notes: To verify the identity of the seal registrant, you will need to fill out the "Request for Exchange" with the registrant's name, address, date of birth, and the name and address of the representative.

Procedure Location

• Citizen Affairs Division, 1st Floor, City Hall
• Hirao Branch Office
• Wakabadai Branch Office (i Plaza 1st Floor)

Available Procedure Dates

Open hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Notes: On holiday open days, hours are from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Note: Holiday openings are only at City Hall.