Inagi City

About electronic certificates

Last updated: October 31, 2024

My Number Card can be equipped with two types of electronic certificates: a signature electronic certificate and a user certification electronic certificate .
Please note that the validity period of each digital certificate is from the date of issue until the fifth birthday .
Note: The notation "Valid until XX year, XX month, XX date" (expiration date) written on the My Number card indicates the validity period of the My Number card, and does not indicate the validity period of the electronic certificate. It's not something that was created.

  Digital certificate for signature Electronic certificate for user certification
overview

Used to create and send electronic documents over the Internet. It is possible to prove that the electronic document is authentic and was created by the user and sent by the user.

Used when logging into Internet sites, kiosks at convenience stores, etc. You can prove that the person logging in is the user.
Main usage ・Filing tax returns via the Internet (e-Tax)

・Issuance of residence certificates etc. at convenience stores (convenience store issue)
・Log in to My Number Portal ・Use your health insurance card

password 6 to 16 digits including alphanumeric characters Four digits
age limit In principle, it cannot be issued to persons under the age of 15 or adult wards. There is no age limit
Certificate information

Four basic pieces of information (name, address, gender, date of birth), serial number, expiration date, etc. are recorded.
Note: The address field on the My Number card for those who have emigrated overseas will be recorded as "emigrated overseas, date (planned date of emigrated)."

Serial number, expiration date, etc. are recorded (basic 4 information is not recorded)

Invalidation due to change of address or name expires does not expire
date of expiry

5th anniversary since publication

(However, if you are a foreigner other than a special permanent resident or permanent resident and your period of stay expires before your 5th birthday from the date of issue, the validity period of your electronic certificate will be the same as the validity period of your residence card.) (Until the day.)
update

Renewal possible from 3 months prior to expiration date


commission

free
Note: However, if this is related to reissuing your My Number card, etc., a fee will be charged.
(Card reissue fee: 800 yen, electronic certificate issuance fee: 200 yen)

How to issue and renew electronic certificates

Please bring your valid My Number card to the city hall or branch office to apply. For details, please see the link below.
If you have a My Number card for those who have emigrated overseas , please apply at a Japanese diplomatic mission or your place of permanent domicile. For details, please see the link below.

When changing, resetting, or unlocking the PIN of your electronic certificate

If you wish to change your PIN for your electronic certificate, if you have forgotten your PIN and wish to reset it, or if your card has become locked, you will need to complete the procedure at your city hall or a branch office.
Those who have emigrated overseas must apply for a My Number Card at a Japanese diplomatic mission overseas or at their place of registered domicile.
For more information, please see the link below.


The PIN for your electronic certificate can also be reset at multi-copy machines at some convenience stores.
For more information, please see the link below.

Inquiries regarding this page

Inagi City Citizens Department Citizens Division Phone: 042-378-2111