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Notification of divorce
1. If the divorce follows discussion and mutual agreement (divorce by consent):
Notification period
There is no limited notification period since the divorce is not valid until notification is submitted.
What to bring
- Divorce notification form.
- The personal stamp of both the husband and the wife.
- A copy of their family registry (when you do not have a family registry in Miki-Town)
- ID to identify yourselves (e.g. driving license, passport)
Even when ID is not shown, your notification can be accepted. However this will delay the acceptance of the application – the applicant will be informed of acceptance at a later date.
Applicant
Both the husband and the wife
Notification can be made at
The municipal office of permanent domicile of the applicant or that of the area where the applicant is aresident.
Notification can be made
24-hours a day
Beyond regular counter hours and on days that the office is closed, notification is accepted by the night-duty staff.
Outside regular hours, only the notification of divorce can be accepted. To carry out other procedures related to the divorce (address changes, etc.), we request that you come to the office during the regular business hours.
Note
Husband and wife must both sign and stamp the divorce notification. It is therefore essential that they bring their personal stamps.
The notification form also requires the signatures and stamps of two witnesses (aged over 20) on it.
If you have a child (or children) aged under 20, you should indicate on the form which parent will have parental authority over the child – this is done by writing the child's name in the appropriate parent's column.
Usually your family name will revert back to your maiden name. If you would like to retain your married name as at the time of divorce, you are required to submit an application.
2. Notification to retain your married name at the time of divorce
Notification period
Within 3 months of divorce
What to bring
- Notification form to retain your married name as at the time of divorce
- Your personal stamps
- A copy of your registry (when you do not have a family registry in Miki-Town)
Applicant
A person whose family name reverts to their maiden name.
Notification can be made at
The municipal office of the permanent domicile of the applicant or that of the area where the applicant is a resident.
Notification can be made
24-hours a day
Beyond regular counter hours and on days that the office is closed, notification is accepted by the night-duty staff.
Outside regular hours, only the notification of divorce can be accepted. To carry out other procedures related to the divorce [moving notification, etc.], we request that you come to the office during the regular business hours.
Contact
Citizen's Division, Miki-Town Office Phone (087)891-3303
Last Updated: February 01, 2006
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