1. Request at Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局)
If you go to your nearest Legal Affairs Bureau (registry office), you can generally obtain an official copy of the property registry for real estate located anywhere in the country.
You can find nearest Legal Affairs Bureau from the link below:
https://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/homu/static/kankatsu_index.html
How to Request
In-Person Request: Submit the application form at the competent registry office or the nearest registry office.
Request by Mail: Mail the application form along with a stamped return envelope.
Online Request: Request via the internet and choose to either pick up the certificate at a designated registry office or have it sent to a specified address.
Fees
In-Person/Mail Request: 600 yen per certificate.
Online Application and Receive at Office(In-Person): 480 yen per certificate.
Online Application and Receive via Mail: 500 yen per certificate.
An additional 100 yen is charged for every 50 pages over the initial 50 pages.
Important Notes
Confirmation of Lot Number: Verify the lot number or building number on the registration record before making the request.
For Condominiums: When requesting a certificate for a condominium, include the condominium name.
Joint Security Register: If needed, fill in the “Joint Security Register” section with the required information.
Please check the link below:
https://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/homu/static/online_syoumei_annai.html
https://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/homu/shomeisho_000001.html
2. Check on Real Estate(Property) Registration Information Service (登記情報提供サービス)
The Real Estate(Property) Registration Information Service is an online service that allows users to access registration information held by Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局) through the internet.
This service is particularly useful for obtaining real estate registration information without the need to visit a registration office in person or bother procedures.
Important Note: Using the Real Estate Registration Information Service, you can view registration information on your computer via the internet. However, unlike the other methods mentioned earlier, this service only allows you to view the registration information; it does not provide an official copy of the registry. While you can print out the information you view on your computer, it will not have the Legal Affairs Bureau’s seal and therefore holds no legal certification. The service is sufficient for personal research and checking property rights, but if you are involved in an actual real estate transaction, it is advisable to obtain an official copy of the registry from the Legal Affairs Bureau through their office, online, or by mail.
How to Check
Prepare Your Computer: Ensure you have a computer with internet access.
Access the Service: Visit the Real Estate(Property) Registration Information Service website.
Login: Use your temporary or registered user ID to log in.
Request Information: Specify the property by its location, lot number, or property number.
Payment: Complete the payment process as required.
View/Download Information: The requested information can be viewed on-screen or downloaded as a PDF file.
Fees and Service Hours
Service Fees: The cost for accessing registration information online is generally lower than obtaining a physical certificate from a Legal Affairs Bureau. For example, an online request costs around 331 yen, compared to 600 yen for a physical certificate
Price List of Real Estate Registration Information
| Content | Price *1 |
| Full Details | J331 yen (330 yen) |
| Ownership Details | 141 yen (140 yen) |
| Map | 361 yen (360 yen) |
| Drawings – Land Location Map / Surveyed Parcel Map – Easement Drawing – Building Drawing / Floor Plan | 361 yen (360 yen) |
*Notes:
*1:
The usage fee includes an association fee of 11 yen per transaction. The association fee includes consumption tax and local consumption tax. The amount excluding the association fee from the usage fee is the registration fee (deposit) that is paid to the national government as per Article 12 of the Registration Fee Ordinance.
The fees shown in parentheses are for users exempt from consumption tax (such as those whose address is outside Japan, making them non-taxable under the Consumption Tax Act).
The usage fee does not include any provider fees or connection charges necessary to connect the user’s computer to the internet.
Registration Fees: 300 yen for individual users and 740 yen for corporate users.
Service Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM, weekends and holidays from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Benefits
Convenience: Users can access information without visiting a Legal Affairs Bureau, saving time and effort.
Cost-Effective: Online access via Real Estate(Property) Registration Information Service is generally cheaper than obtaining physical documents.
Efficiency: Immediate access to up-to-date information
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