Last updated: July 3, 2024
The public authentication service for individuals uses electronic signatures and electronic certificates to certify that the application is from the person himself/herself, when the residents use electronic signatures and electronic certificates to carry out administrative procedures (online applications, etc.) on the Internet. It is an identity verification service that prevents fraudulent acts such as impersonation applications, falsification of data during communication, and denial of transmission.
To use this service for the first time, you will need a My Number Card.
For more information on this service, please see below.
Two types of electronic certificates can be installed on the My Number Card: an electronic certificate for signature and an electronic certificate for user verification .
Each electronic certificate is valid until the 5th birthday from the date of issuance .
Note: The notation "Valid until XX, XX month, XX day" (expiration date) written on the My Number Card indicates the validity period of the My Number Card and the validity period of the electronic certificate. It's not what it used to be.
Used when creating and transmitting electronic documents over the Internet. It is possible to prove that "the electronic document is a genuine one created by the user and sent by the user".
It is used when logging in to Internet sites, kiosk terminals at convenience stores, etc. You can prove that "the person who logged in is the user himself/herself".
| electronic certificate for signature | Electronic certificate for user verification | |
|---|---|---|
| Main usage | ・Final tax return filed through the Internet (e-Tax) | ・Issuance of residence certificates etc. at convenience stores (convenience store issue) |
| password | 6 to 16 digits including alphanumeric characters | 4 digit number |
| age limit | Under 15 years old and adult wards cannot be issued in principle | No age limit |
| Certificate information | Four basic pieces of information (name, address, gender, date of birth), serial number, expiration date, etc. are recorded. |
Serial number, expiration date, etc. are recorded (basic 4 information is not recorded) |
| Revocation due to change of address or name | will expire | does not expire |
| date of expiry | 5th birthday from issue (However, if a foreigner other than a special permanent resident or a permanent resident whose period of stay expires before the 5th birthday from the date of issuance, the validity period of the electronic certificate will be the same as the validity period of the residence card. until the day.) |
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| update | Renewable from 3 months before the expiration date |
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free
Note: However, a fee will be charged for reissuance of My Number Card.
(Card reissuance fee 800 yen, Electronic certificate issuance fee 200 yen)
First of all, it is necessary to obtain a My Number Card, so please apply by referring to the page below. When applying for a card, you can also apply for an electronic certificate at the same time.
Note: My number card cannot be issued on the same day. If you are planning to apply for e-Tax, please apply as soon as possible.
The person must bring a valid My Number card to apply at their city hall or branch office.
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.
Note: The four-digit PIN for your My Number card is required to issue an electronic certificate.
Note: If the person is under 15 years old and a legal guardian is issuing a user electronic certificate, please also bring an identification document of the legal guardian (driver's license, My Number card, etc.).
Note: If the person is an adult ward and a legal representative issues a user electronic certificate, please bring the legal representative's identification document (driver's license, My Number card, etc.) and the certificate of registered matters.
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.
You can also reset the PIN number (6 to 16 alphanumeric characters) for your electronic signature certificate using the multi-copy machines at some convenience stores. (However, please note that we cannot handle the PIN number (4 digits) of the electronic certificate for user certification.)
Please see the link below for more information.
Inagi City, Citizens Division, Citizens Division Phone: 042-378-2111
