In Japan an Inkan/Seal works in the same way as handwritten signatures. Mitome-in is used for daily tasks at home such as signing for the delivery of packages. Jitsu-in is used when you buy a car or a house. A registered seal is called a Jitsu-in. *It should not be easy to forge and must be registered at the city hall. Only one Jitsu-in can be registered per person.

◆People who may apply

　Those who are registered as Toyokawa citizens and are 15 or over

◆Types of seals which can be registered

(1) If your registered name uses Chinese characters (Kanji) the following options are available.

A. A seal that uses your first and last name　B. A seal that uses your last name only

C. A seal that uses your first name only

(2) If your registered name uses the alphabet the following options are available

　A seal that uses either last, first or middle name or full name

(3) In cases where aliases are registered

　You may use a seal that shows your registered alias.

※Alias is the Japanese name that is used in daily life instead of your real name. Only one alias can be registered. A document showing your alias e.g. a certificate from work, utility payment receipts, mail, is required to register the alias.

◆Seals which can’t be registered

(1)A seal which doesn’t show your name as stated on your original alien registration

(2)A seal that shows other things such as occupation, qualification, etc.

(3)A seal that can easily lose shape such as a rubber stamp.

(4)A seal which is more than 25mm and less than 8mm in diameter

(5)A seal which doesn’t show its impression clearly

◆How to register

Bring the seal, which you wish to register, and your alien registration card. The seal registration can be completed on the same day after confirming your identification with the photo on the card. Then, we will give you your seal registration card. When you need a Seal certificate, bring the registration card.