How Does Everyone Decide? ♡ Guidelines for Couples to Consider When Choosing Their "Legal Residence" at Marriage*

2020.01.28 published

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Change of "Registered Residence" Can Be Made at the Time of Marriage*

When the decision to marry him has been made, it comes time to submit the marriage registration. Along with marriage, there is something that needs to be considered: the "registered residence" of the two of you.*

Most people inherit their parents' registered residence until marriage. By getting married, you will establish a new household with him, and you can change your registered residence as part of the new family registry.

I Want to Know Everyone's Method of Deciding on Their "Registered Residence"! ♡

I understand that the registered residence can be changed when getting married, but how should we decide on the location of the new family registry? Here are some ways that everyone decides on their registered residence.

Everyone's Method of Deciding on Their "Registered Residence" ① Address of the New Home*

The easiest method is to use the address of your "new home" as your registered residence. Many couples choose to make their new home’s address their registered residence to symbolize their fresh start together. ♡

Also, when you need a copy of the family register, having your registered residence match your living address makes it easier to obtain the documents (since the municipal office is close to your home).

Everyone's Method of Deciding on Their "Registered Residence" ② Family Home*

Many people also choose to keep the address of their family home as their registered residence. Discuss with the parents of both partners regarding this matter.

Additionally, if the couple's new home is rented, there may be reasons such as wanting to set the new home as the registered residence after purchasing a home. ♡

As a downside, obtaining a copy of the family register may be troublesome if the office for the registered residence is far from where you live. However, if your parents can act on your behalf, that disadvantage disappears.

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Everyone's Method of Deciding on Their "Registered Residence" ③ Place of Memories*

You can freely choose your registered residence from anywhere that has an address, so some couples make "places of their memories" their registered residence.

You can also select a place you admire as your registered residence! For example, many choose "Tokyo Disneyland (1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture)" as their registered residence. ♡

Another easy choice would be the "Tokyo Tower (4-2-8 Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo)," which is a symbol of Tokyo. Many couples have probably visited it on dates. ♩ Since it is located in Minato, it is also easy to visit the ward office.

In Kansai, some couples choose "Osaka Castle (1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)" as their registered residence. How cool is it to have a castle as your registered residence!

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Before Deciding on Your Registered Residence, Things to Confirm!

It is possible to change your registered residence later on. However, since it will remain on your family register, many would prefer to minimize the number of changes.

Before you and your partner decide on your registered residence, there are things to confirm.

Point ① Consult with Your Parents When Deciding on Your "Registered Residence"*

You may have a family home that has been the registered residence for generations. Before you decide together, it’s important to consult with both of your parents.

Point ② Verify the Address When Deciding on Your "Registered Residence"*

There aren’t many chances when you’ll need a copy of the family register. However, if the need arises, it's more convenient if the registered residence address is close to your residential address. You can also request a copy of the family register by mail if you complete the necessary procedures. Before deciding on the registered residence, consider whether it will be convenient. *

What to Do If You Don’t Know Your Registered Residence?

Some people may never have had the opportunity to request their family register and therefore do not know their current registered residence.

In that case, you can confirm it through your residence certificate. You can go to the municipal office of the city or town where your resident record is kept to request a copy of the residence certificate.

When you request the copy at the counter, they will ask whether you want your registered residence mentioned, so you should request them to include it.

It's also a good idea to get multiple copies in advance, as you may also need a residence certificate when moving or applying for family allowances at work.

Additionally, if you have a My Number card, you can obtain a residence certificate at a convenience store without going to the municipal office, making it even easier to check your registered residence.

Let's Think About the Beginning of a New Family: "Registered Residence" ♡

Marrying him means the beginning of a new family. ♡ Let’s decide on the "registered residence" together with him and his family. ♩

➡ Check out all articles on marriage registration here! *

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