Moving to or from Nakano City: Procedures, Counters, and What to Bring (Moving-in, Address Change, Moving-out)
When you move into Nakano City, move within the city, or move out of the city, submitting residency notifications within the designated period is essential. Resident registration forms the foundation for vital municipal services, including National Health Insurance (国民健康保険), Child Allowance (児童手当), and Child Medical Expense Subsidies (子ども医療費助成). In Nakano City, notifications are handled at the Resident Records Subsection (住民記録係) on the 2nd floor of Nakano City Office as well as at 5 Regional Branch Offices (地域事務所) across the city.
やさしい日本語
- 中野区に引っ越してきたとき、区内で住所を変えたとき、他の市区町村へ引っ越すときは、決められた日までに届出をします。
- 住民登録をすると、国民健康保険や児童手当、子どもの医療費助成などのサービスを受けることができます。
- 中野区役所2階の住民記録係や、区内5か所の地域事務所で手続きができます。
Who it is for
- Foreign residents moving into Nakano City from another municipality in Japan or from overseas.
- Foreign residents moving to a new address within Nakano City.
- Foreign residents moving out of Nakano City to another municipality in Japan or abroad.
- Submitting person: The applicant in person or a member of the same household. (If delegating to a proxy from outside your household, a letter of attorney / 委任状 is required).
やさしい日本語
- 日本のほかの市区町村や外国から中野区へ引っ越してきた外国人の人
- 中野区の中で住所を変えた外国人の人
- 中野区からほかの場所や外国へ引っ越す外国人の人
- 本人、または同じ世帯の家族が手続きします（別の人にお願いするときは「委任状」が必要です）。
What to do
| Notification of Moving-in (転入届) | Submit within 14 days from the date you began living at your new address (cannot submit before moving). Handled at Resident Records Subsection (City Office 2F: 03-3228-5500) or 5 Regional Branch Offices. |
| Notification of Address Change (転居届) | Submit within 14 days from moving to a new address within Nakano City at Resident Records Subsection or 5 Regional Branch Offices. Bring Residence Card (or Special Permanent Resident Certificate), Individual Number Card, and ID verification document. |
| Notification of Moving-out (転出届) | Accepted starting 14 days prior to your planned moving date at Resident Records Subsection or 5 Regional Branch Offices. Online moving-out via Individual Number Card (domestic moves only) and postal procedures are available. Return qualification certificates (National Health Insurance, Child Medical Expense Subsidies, etc.) as eligibility ceases on move-out date. |
| What to bring: Domestic Move-in | 1. Residence Card (在留カード) or Special Permanent Resident Certificate for all foreign movers; 2. Certificate of Moving-Out (転出証明書) from previous municipality (handled differently if completed online via Individual Number Card); 3. Individual Number Card for all holders; 4. Identity verification document (driver's license, health insurance qualification confirmation letter, etc.). |
| What to bring: Overseas Move-in | 1. Residence Card (在留カード) or Special Permanent Resident Certificate for all foreign movers (if not issued at airport, passport stamped indicating future issuance); 2. Passports (required if Residence Card will be issued later, and may be checked depending on individual circumstances); 3. If forming a multi-person household with foreign nationals: document proving relationship to head of household (original) (世帯主との続柄を証明できる文書; if in foreign language, attach Japanese translation stating who translated it). |
| Group Notification Exception | If 3 or more foreign residents who are not from the same household submit moving-in or change-of-address notifications together, you must complete procedures at the Nakano City Office main building with an advance appointment made at least 3 business days prior. |
| Counters & Operating Hours | Nakano City Office Main Building 2F: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tue extended until 8:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (selected services; check schedule). 5 Regional Branch Offices: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Minami-Nakano: 03-3382-1457; Tobu: 03-3363-0752; Egota: 03-3954-6812; Nogata: 03-3330-4201; Saginomiya: 03-3330-4112). |
やさしい日本語
- 転入届（引っ越してきたとき）：新しい家に住み始めた日から14日以内に出します（引っ越す前には出せません）。中野区役所2階の住民記録係（03-3228-5500）か、5か所の地域事務所へ行きます。
- 転居届（中野区内で引っ越したとき）：引っ越した日から14日以内に出します。
- 転出届（中野区から出ていくとき）：引っ越す日の14日前から出せます。国民健康保険の資格確認書や医療証などを返します。
- 日本国内から来たときの持ち物：在留カード、前の役所で取った転出証明書、マイナンバーカード、本人確認書類。
- 外国から来たときの持ち物：在留カード（または後で出すスタンプのあるパスポート）、パスポート。外国人どうしで2人以上の世帯をつくるときは、世帯主との関係を証明する書類（原本）（外国語のときは翻訳者のお名前を書いた日本語の訳文）も必要です。
- 3人以上のグループのとき：同じ世帯でない外国人が3人以上で届出をするときは、3営業日前までに区役所本庁舎へ予約が必要です。
- 窓口と時間：区役所2階は月〜金 8:30〜17:00（火曜日は20:00まで延長、日曜日 9:00〜16:00も一部の窓口が開きます）。地域事務所5か所は月〜金 8:30〜17:00。
Phrases to show at the counter
Show this card at the counter, or read it aloud.
中野区に引っ越してきました。転入の手続きをしたいです。
I moved to Nakano City. I would like to submit my notification of moving-in.
必要な書類を持ってきました。
I brought the required documents.
申請書の書き方を教えてください。
Please show me how to fill out this application form.
ゆっくり話してください。
Please speak slowly.
Japanese words at the counter
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 転入届 | てんにゅうとどけ | Notification of Moving-in |
| 転出証明書 | てんしゅつしょうめいしょ | Certificate of Moving-out |
| 在留カード | ざいりゅうかーど | Residence Card |
| 住民記録係 | じゅうみんきろくがかり | Resident Records Subsection |
| 地域事務所 | ちいきじむしょ | Regional Branch Office |
Source
Nakano City "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Information on Nakano City Office" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: When You Move" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Insurance, Pension, Taxes".
Last checked: 2026-10-23
Details in Japanese (CCN Machi-erabi): https://ijukeikaku.com/guide/nakano/hikkoshi/