The required documents differ depending on whether the applicant and the child or student (elementary school or junior high school student) are from the same household or not. Please submit A-Application documents and B-Necessary certificates.

If the applicant and child live together/the applicant is the head of the household

A-Application documents

By Mail

Online users

• 1

  Application form

  *Please create it by entering information on your My Page.

  Online application
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochure and Articles of Incorporation

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

By Mail

• 1

  Application form (including attached form)

  In the following cases ① and ②, it is necessary to submit a declaration using the attached form.

  ① When the person who pays the fees for the free school etc. (the applicant) and the person who can contact the school on a daily basis are different ② If the applicant and child do not live together
  PDF

  Excel
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochures, Articles of Incorporation, etc.

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

When submitting by mail, please print out the checklist from the link below and check that you have all the necessary documents. If necessary, please print out the address sheet, attach it to the back of the envelope, and mail it to the office.

Print Check Sheet & Address

B-Required Certificates

When performing public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  Public personal authentication using My Number cards

  • 
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc.

  ・Copy of household resident registration card

  [Notes regarding household resident registration]

  • Must be issued within the last 3 months at the time of application
  • Do not omit head of household or relationship
  • No My Number/Resident Registration Code/Registered Domicile listed

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that can confirm the child's address (only for those who selected other than a copy of household residence certificate in step 2)

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

Cases other than public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  2 identification documents of applicant

  [For one of the two items, please submit an identification document marked with a ★]

  ・★Copy of household resident record

  [Notes regarding household resident registration]

  • Must be issued within the last 3 months at the time of application
  • Do not omit head of household or relationship
  • No My Number/Resident Registration Code/Registered Domicile listed

  ・★Driver's license (copy of front and back)

  ・★My number card (copy of front)

  ・Health insurance card (copy of front page) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Passport (photo page)

  *Please mask any documents other than your residence certificate.Learn more about masking

  • Driver's license (copy of front and back)

    

  • Health insurance card (copy of the front)

    

  • My Number Card (copy of the front)

    

  • Passport (photo page)

    
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc. (Only for those who selected other than household residence record in step 1)

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that can confirm the child's address (only for those who selected other than a copy of household residence certificate in step 2)

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

If the applicant and child live together/if the applicant is not the head of the household

A-Application documents

By Mail

Online users

• 1

  Application form

  *Please create it by entering information on your My Page.

  Online application
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochures, Articles of Incorporation, etc.

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

By Mail

• 1

  Application form (including attached form)

  In the following cases ① and ②, it is necessary to submit a declaration using the attached form.

  ① When the person who pays the fees for the free school etc. (the applicant) and the person who can contact the school on a daily basis are different ② If the applicant and child do not live together
  PDF

  Excel
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochures, Articles of Incorporation, etc.

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

When submitting by mail, please print out the checklist from the link below and check that you have all the necessary documents. If necessary, please print out the address sheet, attach it to the back of the envelope, and mail it to the office.

Print Check Sheet & Address

B-Required Certificates

When performing public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  Public personal authentication using My Number cards

  • 
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc.

  ・Family register (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that confirms the child's address

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

Cases other than public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  2 identification documents of applicant

  [For one of the two items, please submit an identification document marked with a ★]

  ・★Copy of household resident record

  [Notes regarding household resident registration]

  • Must be issued within the last 3 months at the time of application
  • Do not omit head of household or relationship
  • No My Number/Resident Registration Code/Registered Domicile listed

  ・★Driver's license (copy of front and back)

  ・★My number card (copy of front)

  ・Health insurance card (copy of front page) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Passport (photo page)

  *Please mask any documents other than your residence certificate.Learn more about masking

  • Driver's license (copy of front and back)

    

  • Health insurance card (copy of the front)

    

  • My Number Card (copy of the front)

    

  • Passport (photo page)

    
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc.

  ・Family register (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that can confirm the child's address (only for those who selected other than household residence certificate in 1)

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

If the applicant and the child do not live together

A-Application documents

By Mail

Online users

• 1

  Application form

  *Please create it by entering information on your My Page.

  Online application
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochures, Articles of Incorporation, etc.

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

By Mail

• 1

  Application form (including attached form)

  In the following cases ① and ②, it is necessary to submit a declaration using the attached form.

  ① When the person who pays the fees for the free school etc. (the applicant) and the person who can contact the school on a daily basis are different ② If the applicant and child do not live together
  PDF

  Excel
• 2

  Free school confirmation

  This must be completed by the free school or other institution your child attends.

  PDF

  Excel

[Documents that must be submitted if confirmation cannot be made on the free school's website]

• 3

  Documents confirming the fee structure of free schools, etc. Pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, etc.

  *If the fee structure is listed on the website, please include the corresponding URL on the free school confirmation form. *Copies of documents are acceptable. *Please do not attach contracts or receipts from free schools, etc.

• 4

  Documents that prove that the main purpose of the organization is to support children who are not attending school Brochures, Articles of Incorporation, etc.

  *If your website states that your main purpose is to support children and students who are not attending school, please include the relevant URL on the Free School etc. Confirmation Form. *Copies of documents are acceptable.

[Only submit if you are receiving subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this program]

• 5

  A copy of a document verifying receipt of subsidies for the use of free schools, etc. other than this project

  Please submit a copy of a document that confirms the subsidy amount and period, such as a grant decision.

[Submit only if there are other documents related to the application]

• 6

  Other documents related to the application for issuance

  *Please submit only if you have other documents related to the grant application, such as if you are living in a free school dormitory or a school dormitory.

When submitting by mail, please print out the checklist from the link below and check that you have all the necessary documents. If necessary, please print out the address sheet, attach it to the back of the envelope, and mail it to the office.

Print Check Sheet & Address

B-Required Certificates

When performing public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  Public personal authentication using My Number cards

  • 
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc.

  ・Family register (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that confirms the child's address

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

Cases other than public personal authentication using My Number

Required

• Precautions
  Please be sure to read this before preparing your documents.
  If the subsidy start month is earlier than the month in which you apply, you must submit documents confirming that both the applicant (guardian) and the child have continuously resided in Tokyo since the subsidy start month.
  However, if you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), submission of these documents is not required. For details, please refer to this PDF.
  
  You must also submit documents confirming that the applicant is the child’s legal guardian.
  However, if you received grant approval in 2024 and there are no changes in the 2025 application details (applicant and child’s address, name, head of household, cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (from May 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025), you are not required to submit this document.
  
  From December 2, 2024, the system will switch to using the My Number Card as a health insurance card, and current health insurance cards will no longer be issued. Any card valid as of December 2 can continue to be used for up to one year. It can be used as proof only if the application is submitted within the valid period, so please check the expiration date of your card. Additionally, for those who do not have a My Number Card after December 2, a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued during the validity period of the current insurance card and may also be used as proof.
  
  For more information, please see this PDF.
• 1

  2 identification documents of applicant

  [For one of the two items, please submit an identification document marked with a ★]

  ・★Copy of applicant's residence card (within 3 months from the date of issue at the time of application)

  ・★Driver's license (copy of front and back)

  ・★My number card (copy of front)

  ・Health insurance card (copy of front page) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Passport (photo page)

  *Please mask any documents other than your residence certificate.Learn more about masking

  • Driver's license (copy of front and back)

    

  • Health insurance card (copy of the front)

    

  • My Number Card (copy of the front)

    

  • Passport (photo page)

    
• 2

  One document that confirms that the applicant is the child's parent, etc.

  ・Family register (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

  ・Child's health insurance card (copy of the front) or eligibility confirmation (copy)
  *Must be valid as of the application date

  ・Child's medical certificate

  *Please submit documents that include the names of both the applicant and the child.
  * If the applicant is someone other than a legal guardian, such as a minor's guardian, please contact the administrative office.
  
  If you were approved for a grant in FY2024 and there are no changes in your FY2025 application details (applicant and child's address, name, head of household, or cohabitation status), and you apply during the first application period (May 28 to June 30, 2025), submission of this document is not required.

• 3

  1 document that confirms the child's address

  ・Child's My Number Card (copy of the front)

  ・A copy of the child's residence certificate (issued within the last three months at the time of application)

If you have your My Number card, you can easily obtain a residence certificate card at a convenience store!

My Number Card (issued at convenience stores)

*For details on operation methods, please contact each convenience store directly.

How to use the identity verification app using my number card

*Only available to those who apply online

The public personal authentication service uses the electronic certificate embedded in the IC chip of the My Number card (My Number is not used) when making an online application.

• The applicant himself/herself applied
• No one is impersonating you
• The application details have not been falsified, etc.

This is a service that officially provides safe and reliable identity verification.

Download the dedicated app

• 

  Click here if you are using Android

• 

  Click here if you are using an iPhone/iPad.

Authenticate by holding your My Number card over the dedicated app

Click here for details on the official personal authentication method

completion

You can apply without attaching any identification documents. *You must submit a copy of your residence card.

How to mask documents *If any required documents contain information such as your My Number (personal number) or health insurance number, please mask them (make them invisible).

What is masking?

This is to process the data so that characters, etc. cannot be distinguished.

• For online applications: Cover the relevant part with a sticky note or similar before taking the photo, or take the photo and then paint over the relevant part with a paint program or similar.
• For paper applications: Please cover the relevant areas with a permanent marker or other indelible pen.

Document masking is required in the following cases:

• Copy of residence certificate: If you have obtained a document that includes your My Number, resident's certificate code, or registered domicile
• Identification documents: All those who do not use the dedicated app authentication and submit identification documents

Topics that require masking

Health Insurance Card or Certificate of Eligibility *Must be valid at the time of application
Insured person code, number, and subnumber
Insurance number
2D barcode

My Number Card
personal number *Only the front page is required as it is written on the back page

Residence certificate (if your My Number, Resident's card code, and registered domicile are listed)
My Number (Personal Number)
Residence certificate code
Domicile

Bankbook・Online Bank Statement・ Cash Card
Credit card number *For cash cards with a credit card

Masking Examples

Health insurance card

My Number Card

Only the front side needs to be uploaded Do not upload the back side

A cash card with a credit card

Credit card numbers only
must be masked

[Reference] How to print forms at convenience stores, etc.

[Application by Mail] For those who do not have a printer

If you do not have a printer at home and have difficulty preparing application forms, there are services that allow you to print them at convenience stores. If you have a My Number card, there is also a service that allows you to print a copy of residence certificate. *A fee applies for use.

Please check the website of each convenience store for information on how to use the service. If you have any questions regarding online printing, please contact the convenience store directly. *Our office will not be able to respond to this matter.

■ Seven-Eleven

Net Print (Seven-Eleven)

■FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, Poplar Group

Net Print (Family Mart, Lawson, Ministop, Poplar Group)