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Shibuya CityChildren & family

Shibuya City Child Support Agreement Cost Subsidy

養育費に関する公正証書作成手数料等補助金

In short: Up to ¥43,000 (deed), ¥20,000 / ¥50,000 for ADR or other methods of making a child-support agreement.Registered in Shibuya on the application date, single parent, supporting the child (up to 31 March after turning 18) covered by the agreement.(Source: www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Shibuya City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/kodomo/kodomo-teate-josei/hitorioya/youikuhishien.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Which cap applies to which method; deadline — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Shibuya on the application date, single parent, supporting the child (up to 31 March after turning 18) covered by the agreement. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Household

Single parent. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Shibuya City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Shibuya City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Find addresses in the office finder.

Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

  • Bank account details of the applicant. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • Caps depend on method: ¥43,000, ¥20,000 or ¥50,000 (ADR costs covered from 1 Apr 2025). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、養育費に関する公正証書作成手数料等補助金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "養育費に関する公正証書作成手数料等補助金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.