Seal registration ( Inkan/Hanko Tōroku ),６ Seal registration Certificate( Inkan Tōroku Shōmei Sho )In Japan, you may use a seal ( Inkan / Hanko ) instead of writing your name.
You need to register your seal when you put your seal on important documentsthat you buy or sell cars, lands and buildings.
It is also used when creating a company.
Submit your seal registration ( Inkan Tōroku ) to < the Citizen Section ( ShiminKa ) > at the City Hall.

（１）Section where you apply for seal registration.
If you are over 15 years old and live in Sammu City, able to register at the City
Hall of < the Citizen Section ( Shimin Ka ) > or Branch Offices.
Once finish the registration, get a new registration card ( Tōroku Card ).

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whoIn case that you are unable toregister on that day

what you bring① A seal which you would like toregister.

You come to( Zairyū Card ), we will send you② Residence Card( Zairyū Card )documents within 14 days.

City Hall↓↓

You are able to register on thatYou are able to register afterday.

several days.

① A seal which you would like to

We will send you documents afterregister.

substitutedocuments.
You need to fill out and reply theregister atYour

If you do not have a Residence Card

your substitute comes.

② Letter of attorney ( Inin Jō )Fill out the documents.

③ Substitute's seal

And you or your substitute needs tocomes to

A substitute's driver's license

register at( Jidōsha Unten Menkyo Shō ) orCity Halla description of the substitutecome to the City Hall within 14 days.

↓with a photo.
You are able to register after several days.

（３）Seals that you are unable to register are as follows.
① Seals that is similar in shape to a family member's registered seal.
② Seals different from a name written on a certificate of residence(Jūmin Hyō).
③ Seals with something different written on it besides your name.
④ Seals smaller than 8mm.
⑤ Seals larger than 25 mm.
⑥ Seals made of rubber.
⑦ Seals with illegible names.
Seals cannot be registered-4-

（４）Issuance of Certificate of Seal Registration (Inkan Tōroku ShōmeiSho )After registering your seal, you are able to apply for a Certificate of Seal
Registration ( Inkan Tōroku Shōmei Sho ) at < the Citizen Section ( Shimin Ka )> or Branch Offices. Bring the following items.

＜ Bring the followings ＞① Seal Registration Card ( Inkan Tōroku Shō / Tōroku Card )② 300 yen

◎The Difficult Words on pages 20 and 21 ◎※Registration / Register ( Toroku ): In this page, it is to report your seal to the City Hall.
※Seal Registration Card ( Tōroku Card ): The card you get when you register your seal. It is very important,so do not lose it.
※Driver’s License ( Jidosha Unten Menkyo Shō ): A card stating that you have been approved to drive.

Section in charge
Citizen Section ( Shimin Ka )Address
296 Tonodai Sammu City
( Counter number 2 )Phone Number
0475-80-1141

Sanbu Branch Office

1884-1 Haniya Sammu City

0475-89-3600

Hasunuma Branch Office

Ha-233 Hasunuma Sammu City

0475-86-3111

Matsuo Branch Office3012 Gotanda Matsuomachi
Sammu City

0479-80-7117＜ Reception Hours ＞ Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
※The procedures take time. Be sure you give yourself extra time.
※The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and from December 29 toJanuary 3.

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