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My Number Card and electronic certification validity and renewals

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"My Number Card" and "electronic certification (Electronic proof of identity when using My Number Card online. (Reference: About About electronic certification (My Number Card General Site) )" have expiration dates. Each has a set expiration date, which must be renewed.
For those who will expire in My Number Card or electronic certification, a notice (expiration date notice) will be sent approximately 2 to 3 months before the expiration date, so please open it as soon as possible and complete the renewal procedure.

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My Number Card and electronic certification expiration dates

Both My Number Card and electronic certification have their own expiry dates. Details are provided below.

  • My Number Card Expiration Date
    • If you are 18 years of age or older at the time of issuance of the card: until your 10th birthday from the date of issuance of the card
      * For those under 20 years old who have applied for issue by March 31, 2022 (2022), the My Number Card is valid until their fifth birthday after the card is issued.
    • If you are under 18 years of age at the time of issuance of the card: Up to your fifth birthday since the issuance of the card
  • Electronic certification Expiration Date
    From the issue of the electronic certification until the fifth birthday, regardless of age

Please check how to check your expiration date from FAQ Q15 .

Procedures for renewal

You can renew your visa in My Number Card and electronic certification from three months before the expiration date at the municipal office where you live (where you are registered as a resident). For those whose visa will expire in My Number Card or electronic certification, Japan Agency for Local Authority Information Systems (J-LIS) will send you an envelop with a "Notice of Expiration" to inform you of the expiration date. Please do not forget to renew your visa as soon as possible.
For information on how to renew and the expiration date notice, please also see Update Procedures (My Number Card General Site) .

My Number Card Update Process (4 Ways)

An application is required to renew your My Number Card. There are four application methods, please apply using one of them. Regarding the application method, we recommend that you apply using a smartphone, as there is less to prepare and the card will be ready sooner. In addition, you can take beautiful photos with the application by photo booth.

After you apply, you will receive a issue notice from the municipality where you live. Please bring your current My Number Card and the items stated in the issue notice to the municipal counter to receive a issue for your new card. Some municipalities require you to make an appointment to receive a issue for your new card, so please check their website in advance. It will take about 1 month from the time of application until you receive the issue notice. The period varies depending on the number of applications and the municipality.

*For detailed procedures, please refer to the leaflets My Number Card Renewal Procedures (My Number Card General Site) (PDF format) guiding the update procedures enclosed with the notice.

1. Apply with a smartphone (Recommended: the card will be ready quickly)

  • Things to prepare
    • Smart phone
    • Issue application form enclosed with the notice
    • Email Address
  • How to Apply
    1. Take a picture of your face with your smartphone and save it
      *It is also possible to use a facial photograph taken separately (taken within the past six months).
    2. With a smartphone, read the QR Code for online application written on the issue application form enclosed in the notification
    3. Follow the instructions on the displayed application website.

2. Apply with an ID photo camera (recommended: you can take good photos)

  • Things to prepare
    • Issue application form enclosed with the notice
    • Fee for taking a photograph
  • How to Apply
    1. Go to photo booth, which handles My Number Card applications
    2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Applying on a computer

4. Apply by mail

  • Things to prepare
    • Issue application form enclosed with the notice
    • Face photo (taken within the last 6 months)
  • How to Apply
    1. Complete the issue application form enclosed with the notification and attach a facial photo taken within the last 6 months
    2. Apply by mailing the issue application to the J-LIS
      *You can use the issue Application Form and mailing envelopes not only as those enclosed in the notice, but also by downloading them from the issue Application Form Download (My Number Card General Site) .

Procedures for Renewing a electronic certification

To renew your electronic certification, please visit the municipal office where you are registered as a resident. Some municipalities require an appointment to renew your electronic certification. Please check the website in advance.
*For detailed procedures, please refer to the leaflets Electronic certification Renewal Procedures (My Number Card General Site) (PDF format) guiding the update procedures enclosed with the notice.

  • Things to prepare
    • My Number Card
  • How to Apply
    Follow the staff's instructions at the municipal office where you are registered as a resident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 I would like to know the details about the expiration date of the My Number Card.

A1

There are 2 kinds of the expiration date of the My Number Card. One is the expiration date of the My Number Card itself and the other is the electronic certification installed in the IC chip of the My Number Card.

Q2 What is a electronic certification?

A2

It is an electronic proof from a trusted third party (certificate authority) that you are who you say you are.

Q3 Why is there a validity period of 10 years in My Number Card and 5 years in electronic certification?

A3

It is necessary for the My Number Card to renew the photograph of the face when the appearance changes, and the renewal period of 10 years is set in order to maintain security against technological advances such as measures to prevent forgery.
In addition, electronic certification has a five year expiration date because the security of encryption may be reduced due to improved computer performance and advances in PIN reading technology.

Q4 What happens if I do not renew my My Number Card?

A4

You won't be able to use the My Number Card as a identity verification document, and you won't be able to use the electronic certification on the My Number Card.

Q5 What happens if I do not renew my electronic certification?

A5

If your electronic certification expires, you will not be able to use it online as a identity verification or as a health insurance card (* For three months from the last day of the month to which the expiration date belongs, you can continue to use it as a My Number Card as the Health Insurance Certificate. However, medical institutions can only confirm information on insurance eligibility, not medical information or drug information.) or make a online application. In addition, you will not be able to use various services using the My Number Card, such as administrative services such as Mynaportal and electronic filing of tax returns, as well as private services such as online account opening at financial institutions and loan applications. Therefore, you need to renew your visa.

Q6 Please tell me about the procedure for renewing a My Number Card.

A6

You can renew your issue up to three months before the expiration date. First, apply in advance online or other means, and then bring the My Number Card notice that will arrive after the application and your to the counter of the municipality where you live. For details, please refer to "My Number Card Renewal Procedures (4 Methods)."

Q7 Please tell me about the procedure for renewing a electronic certification.

A7

You can renew from 3 months before the expiration date. Please bring your My Number Card with you and follow the procedure at the counter of the municipality where you live.

Q8 Why can't I update my electronic certification online?

A8

Since the purpose of the electronic certification is to make a identity verification online, the identity verification is to be made in person.

Q9 I am using a My Number Card as the Health Insurance Certificate, but the electronic certification has expired. Can I see a doctor at a hospital?

A9

Even if your electronic certification has expired, you will be able to visit medical institutions, etc. for three months from the expiration date (* three months from the last day of the month to which the expiration date belongs), so please renew during that period. However, if you do not have a valid health insurance card with you and you have not renewed your electronic certification, you will not need to apply and a certificate of eligibility will be issued. Even if you are unable to renew, you can continue to visit medical institutions, etc. with this certificate of eligibility, so please do not worry.

Q10 As your electronic certification has expired, I have gone through the procedures to renew it. Do I need to register for My Number Card as the Health Insurance Certificate use again?

A10

If you renew by the end of the third month after the expiration date, you do not need to register to use the My Number Card as the Health Insurance Certificate again.

Q11 Can a person who has not applied for the use of a health insurance card, etc. in My Number Card apply for the use of a health insurance card, etc. immediately after the electronic certification is renewed? Can I use it immediately at medical institutions, etc.?

A11

As a general rule, it is possible to apply for the use of a health insurance card, etc. immediately after completing the various My Number Card procedures. However, it may take time until the card can be used at medical institutions, etc. (completion of registration for use).

Q12 Please tell me the fee for the renewal procedure at My Number Card and electronic certification which have reached the expiration date.

A12

The renewal fee for My Number Card and electronic certification is free.

Q13 I would like to know about the expiration date of the electronic certification for smartphones.

A13

The expiration date of the smartphone electronic certification is the same as the expiration date of the My Number Card electronic certification used to apply for use. If the My Number Card electronic certification expires, the smartphone electronic certification will also expire.

Q14 How should I update if I am using electronic certification for smartphones?

A14

After completing the electronic certification renewal procedure at the municipal office counter, you can apply to renew or reissue the electronic certification for smartphones from Mynaportal.

Q15 Where is the expiration date of My Number Card or electronic certification written?

A15

The expiration date of the My Number Card itself is written on the face of the card, and the expiration date of the electronic certification is written on the face of the card when the card is received. If the expiration date of the electronic certification is not indicated, you can check the expiration date of the Mynaportal by logging into the Mynaportal and selecting "My Number Card" from the electronic certification top page.

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