If you need to use a Japanese marriage certificate outside Japan, or provide an English version to an overseas authority, YUZEN Translation can provide a clear and accurate English translation of your marriage-related documents.

Japanese marriage documentation can include documents issued from the Koseki (Family Register) as well as certificates relating to the marriage notification. The exact document required may depend on the country or organisation requesting it.

Documents commonly requiring translation include:

• Family Register 

    Koseki Tohon (戸籍謄本)

• Certificate of Acceptance of Notification of Marriage
  Konin Todoke Juri Shomeisho (婚姻届受理証明書)

• Certificate of Registered Matters in Family Register (Marriage)
  Koseki Todokegaki Kisaijiko Shomeisho (戸籍届書記載事項証明書) 

(Please note that this certificate consists of two parts relating to the marriage registration.)

The documents you need may depend on the country and the organisation requesting them, including embassies, immigration authorities, government offices, and courts. Please confirm the requirements with the relevant authority before ordering your translation. 

Certified Translation for Official Use

YUZEN Translation provides carefully prepared translations of marriage-related documents, with attention to the terminology and details required for official use.

We provide a Certificate of Translation, signed by the translator and stamped with YUZEN's company seal. This confirms that the translation is a true and accurate translation of the original document.

Need Help with the Paperwork in Japan?

If you are getting married in Japan and need help dealing with the paperwork, YUZEN Translation can provide practical support at the ward or city office.

We can help you understand and prepare the required documents and, where needed, provide on-site interpreting when you visit the local authority. This can make the process easier if you are unfamiliar with Japanese administrative procedures or are not confident communicating in Japanese.

If you are planning to come to Japan to get married, you may be able to start preparing some of the paperwork in your home country before you arrive. We can help you understand what documents you may need and what steps to take in advance, helping you get the process underway before your arrival in Japan.

How to Request a Translation

Simply send us a clear scan or photograph of your document. We will review it and provide a quotation, estimated delivery time, and payment details.

With experience in Japanese-English translation for immigration, international marriage, and other official purposes, YUZEN Translation provides a professional and personal service from enquiry through to delivery.

A Koseki Tohon (戸籍謄本) is an official Japanese family register containing information about a person's family relationships and important life events. If you need to provide evidence of your family status or relationship to an overseas authority, you may be asked to submit an English translation of your Koseki Tohon or another family-register document.

YUZEN provides accurate Japanese-English translations of Koseki Tohon and other family-register documents for official and personal use.

What information does a Koseki Tohon contain?

Depending on the document and the circumstances, a Koseki Tohon may include information such as:

• Names and dates of birth

• Family relationships

• Marriage and divorce

• Birth and parentage

• Adoption

• Changes of name

• Death

• Other changes recorded in the family register

Because Japanese family-register documents contain specific administrative and legal terminology, a straightforward word-for-word translation may not always clearly convey the information to a reader unfamiliar with the Japanese system. Our translators take care with names, dates, relationships, official terminology, and the structure of the original document.

When might you need a translated Koseki Tohon?

An English translation may be requested for a range of purposes, including:

• International marriage and marriage registration

• Spouse and family visa applications

• Immigration and residency procedures

• Citizenship or nationality applications

• Inheritance and estate matters

• Legal and administrative procedures overseas

• Applications to foreign government authorities or organisations

Requirements vary between countries and authorities. Some organisations may require a complete translation, while others may specify particular documents or additional certification.

Accurate Translation for Official Use

YUZEN carefully translates the contents of your Koseki Tohon while preserving the meaning and relevant details of the original Japanese document.

Where appropriate, we can provide a Certificate of Translation, signed by the translator and stamped with YUZEN's company seal. This confirms that the translation is a true and accurate translation of the original document.

If you are unsure whether you need a Koseki Tohon, Koseki Shohon, or another family-register document, we can also help you identify the document you have and explain what information we need to provide a quotation.

Need More Than a Translation?

If your Koseki Tohon is part of a marriage, visa, or other administrative procedure in Japan, YUZEN can provide practical support beyond translation.

We can help you prepare paperwork and, where required, provide on-site interpreting at your ward or city office. If you are still outside Japan, we can also help you understand what documents and preparation may be needed before you arrive, so you can get the process underway in advance.