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Seal Registration Certificate Acquisition Methods - INI
A seal registration certificate is an official document proving that a seal has been registered. It can be obtained at municipal offices or convenience stores. This content provides detailed explanations of seal registration methods, certificate acquisition procedures, required documents, fees, and validity periods. It also covers the convenience store issuance service using My Number Card.
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[item.seal-registration]
code=01
slug=seal-registration
name=Seal Registration
description=Seal registration is required before obtaining a seal registration certificate.
methods=["Same-day registration (photo ID required)","Inquiry registration (mail-based)","Registration with guarantor"]
feeRange=
documents=
typicalValidity=
size=
[item.counter-issuance]
code=02
slug=counter-issuance
name=Counter Issuance
description=Obtain seal registration certificates at municipal or ward office counters.
methods=
feeRange=300-400 yen
documents=
typicalValidity=
size=
[item.convenience-store-issuance]
code=03
slug=convenience-store-issuance
name=Convenience Store Issuance
description=Obtain seal registration certificates at convenience stores using My Number Card.
methods=
feeRange=200-300 yen
documents=
typicalValidity=
size=
[item.required-documents]
code=04
slug=required-documents
name=Required Documents
description=Documents required for seal registration and certificate acquisition.
methods=
feeRange=
documents=["Seal registration card","Identification documents","My Number Card (for convenience store issuance)","Power of attorney (for agent applications)"]
typicalValidity=
size=
[item.validity-period]
code=05
slug=validity-period
name=Validity Period
description=Seal registration certificates have no expiration date, but usage may require recent issuance.
methods=
feeRange=
documents=
typicalValidity=Within 3 months of issuance (varies by purpose)
size=
[item.eligible-seal]
code=06
slug=eligible-seal
name=Eligible Seal Requirements
description=Certain requirements apply to seals eligible for registration.
methods=
feeRange=
documents=
typicalValidity=
size=8-25mm (per side)