How to search in the official bulletin to find out the past naturalization record

What is the official bulletin in the first place?

I often see it when I am in the process of naturalization"Gazette".
Many people may be wondering what the official bulletin is in the first place.

What is official gazetteOfficial means of communication of government information established by the Cabinet OfficeRefers to.
Simply put,Notifications from administrative agencies.

The official bulletin has a long history, and was first published in 1883.
Currently, it is published every day except holidays of government agencies.

Official Gazette articles"Kumon"と"Notice", and each has a different role.

• ● Official text: Documents issued by the government and ministries and agencies
• ● Announcement: Announcement from the national government, ministries, special corporations, local public organizations, etc.

If you open the page of the official bulletin on the Internet, you will find "this paper", "extra", and "government procurement public notice version / catalog", but naturalization is described in the "notification" section of "this paper".
If you want to confirm in writing, you can purchase it at the official bulletin office of each prefecture.

The fact that the person who applied for naturalization is listed in the official gazette isThe day I became Japanese, That's what it means.
In addition, various information is published in the official bulletin, from information on new laws to announcements of financial statements of general companies.
Therefore, the newspaper published by the country is probably the closest image.

How to view the official bulletin

I understand that naturalization can be confirmed in the official bulletin, but how can it be viewed?

The official bulletin is provided in various forms, but the following two methods are common.

• ● Browsing on the Internet
• ● Browsing at the National Diet Library

Let's take a closer look at each.

▼ Browse on the Internet

If the official gazette is the InternetFreeYou can see in
"" Operated by the National Printing BureauInternet version official bulletinIt can be viewed on a site called ", and can also be viewed from a smartphone.
The update is done around 8:30 am, so it is recommended to check during that time.

• ● Laws after July 15, 2003
• ● Official gazette information of the government, etc.
• ● Official gazette information on government procurement after April 28, 2016
• ● Government gazette information for the last 30 days (this magazine, extras, government procurement, etc.)

You can browse all four of the above for free.

There is no difference in content between the Internet version and the print version.
Both are treated as attached to the official bulletin, but if you are concerned about the accuracy of the content, it is recommended to make a final confirmation on printed matter.

The Internet version of the official bulletin is created as a PDF file, but it is unlikely to be tampered with because it is digitally signed.
Also, if your computer, smartphone, or tablet cannot read the PDF, you cannot view it, so use software that can read the PDF, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.

▼ View at National Diet Library

It can also be viewed at the National Diet Library.
In addition to being stored as paper materials at the National Diet Library since 1883, it can also be viewed from the Internet.
Since there are only two National Diet Libraries in Tokyo and Kyoto Prefecture, it can be a bit of a hassle if you don't live nearby.
Therefore, it is basically safe to see it on the Internet.

Also, although the National Diet Library has a database,Only available up to 1952.
If you find it difficult to visit, it's best to use the Internet version of the official bulletin.

Even in the National Diet LibraryOfficial Gazette Information Search Serviceis provided, and if you use it, you can search the full text of the official gazette published from May 1947, 5 on that day.
This is usuallyPaid membership databaseTherefore, it is recommended to use it for free in the National Diet Library.
You can search in both Tokyo and Kyoto, so let's use it.

There are also contracts and provisions at prefectural public libraries.
If there is a library nearby, it's a good idea to check it just in case.

▼ Can I refuse to publish it in the official gazette?

There may be people who don't like having their name in the official gazette,cannot refuse in principle.
Whenever the Minister of Justice permits naturalization under nationality law, it will be notified in the official bulletin.
The purpose of the official bulletin is to make it widely known to the public, so if you refuse it, you will be asked the reason.

However, you might think that the information published in the official bulletin might be known to people in the company, family members, and acquaintances.

Speaking from conclusion,don't worry.
Because only a limited number of people read the official bulletin.
There is no custom for the general public to bother to read the official bulletin.

If you look at it, it's probably someone who has a special job such as a credit bureau or a tax officer at a government office.
Therefore, even if it is posted, it is OK to think about it so that only you can see it.

Naturalized ID

The naturalized person's ID card is an ID card issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau after being published in the official bulletin.
Since the person in charge of the Legal Affairs Bureau will contact you in advance for permission to naturalize, you will be able to know the permission for naturalization even if you do not have the time to read the official bulletin.

The identity card of this naturalized person,It's not over when you receive it.
Rather, do two things as soon as you receive it.

• ● Return residence card or special permanent resident certificate
• ● Submission of naturalization notification

If you have a residence card or special permanent resident certificate, you must return it to the Minister of Justice.
It's natural because I was naturalized and became Japanese.

When I hear about the Minister of Justice, I worry about how to deliver it, but basically(I.e.is OK.
At that time, there are two ways to return the item.

• ● Bring it to the regional immigration bureau
• ● Return by sending

When returning by sending, "About return of residence card etc.Please send it to the following return address.

〒135-0064
Aomi 2-7-11, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Port Joint Government Building 9th floor
To Tokyo Immigration Bureau Odaiba Branch
* Indicated as "Return of residence card, etc." on the front of the envelope.

Incidentally,If you do not return it within the 14-day deadline, you may be fined.

Next, let's take a closer look at the naturalization report.

Naturalization notification

The naturalization notification must be submitted with the identification card of the naturalized person within one month from the date of naturalization.
You can submit it to your current place of residence or the newly determined city, ward, town or village office of your registered domicile.
The naturalization notification form is available at the city hall and other municipal offices, so it is a good idea to find time before applying to get it.
Depending on the area, you can download it from the homepage, so it is a good idea to search once.
However, in that case, the paper size is A3 size, so if you do not have it, it is easier to go to the office.

As a point of caution, in the naturalization notificationNotifier's signature and seal columnIs provided.
If you can make a seal before submitting it, it is a good idea to seal it together.
By the way, if you register your seal, it will be easier for you to follow the procedure.

In addition, If your spouse is Japanese, you will also need your spouse's signature.
In that case, please be careful not to make a mistake because the document will be different from that of a single person.

The following documents are also required to submit a naturalization report.

• ● Naturalized ID card
• ● My Number Card or Juki Card

Only those who have My Number or Juki Card are allowed, so those who do not have it are OK.
Even if you submit a naturalization notification,Failure to do so within the one-month deadline may result in a fine.
Let's report as soon as possible.

Summary

The official bulletin is like a newspaper issued by the Japanese government.
Various information such as newly established laws, accounting information of general companies, names of naturalized people, etc. are posted.

Anyone can read the Official Gazette online for free for the latest 30 days.If you want to know the latest information, the Internet is convenient.
National Diet LibraryIn addition to storing archives, it also provides a service that allows you to browse all official gazettes on the Internet for free.

In addition, it is issued when naturalizedNaturalized IDis a document required for procedures after naturalization.
It is also necessary for naturalization notification,The procedure must be completed within one month from the date of naturalizationFinemay be imposed.

Please be alert even after naturalization and submit a naturalization report as soon as possible.

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