The My Number Card is an IC chip card that shows a person’s name, address, birthdate, gender, and photo on the front; and indicates a person’s My Number and other information on the back. Aside from being used as an identification card, it could also be used on local government services, application for e-Tax digital certificates, and other services.

Uses for My Number Card

・Act as a document which certifies one’s unique number (my number)
・Act as identification for online applications for various administrative procedures

・Act as an official identification card for identity verification

・Used for various private online transactions

・Used for obtaining various certificates at convenience stores

Reminders for Foreign Residents

Reminders for foreign nationals residing in Japan.

・Changes in your name, address, and other registered details must be reported at your local municipality

・Your My Number Card will expire on the same date as the expiration date of your period of stay indicated in your residence card

・After renewing your period of stay (visa), present your new residence card at your local municipality to update your My Number Card

(※The validity of your My Number Card will not be updated unless you present your new residence card.)

For further details, visit the websites listed below

マイナンバー（社会保障・税番号制度）について内閣府のページ

Available in multiple languages.

マイナンバーカードの申請　J-LIS地方公共団体情報システム機構のページ

Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese.

マイナンバーカードの受け取り　J-LIS地方公共団体情報システム機構のページ

Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese.

For inquiries about My Number Card in Foreign Language:

※This service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year, for temporary suspension of lost or stolen My Number Card.

Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese.

About My Number System  0120-0178-26

About My Number Card   0120-0178-27

Weekdays 9:30 ~ 20:00   Weekends and Holidays 9:30 ~ 17:30 (excluding New Year Holiday)