Shinjuku CityChildren & family
Shinjuku: Birth Registration
新宿区：出生届
In short: How Shinjuku City handles birth registration.Birth in Japan: within 14 days including the birth date (next open day if the office is closed). Birth abroad: within 3 months.(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/todokede/koseki02_000003.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Any of: your registered address, the child's family-register location, or the place of birth. Registering elsewhere may delay the child's resident record and allowances. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Birth in Japan: within 14 days including the birth date (next open day if the office is closed). Birth abroad: within 3 months. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
- Birth registration form with the birth certificate signed by doctor/midwife; Maternal and Child Health Handbook. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、出生届の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, shusshō todoke no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for birth registration. 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.