How to apply My number card online in Japan. STEP-BY-STEP guide.

An Individual Number Card is a plastic card which contains an IC chip, and the bearer’s name, address, date of birth, sex, My Number (the Individual Number), and ID photograph, etc., are displayed on it.
This card can be used as an identification card for identity verification as well as to receive a wide range of services including municipality services and electronic applications using the electronic certificate such as e-Tax.

Online application direct link


Application method by mail

6 advantages of the Individual Number Card

Apply my number points with pay pay app.

Print COVID vaccine certificate at 7-Eleven.

Print resident record (住民票)at 7-Eleven.

[EvanStreblow]

Super helpful video, as I just moved to Japan a little under a month ago. Thank you so much!

[manurilinara]

Can you add a photo with spectacles( glasses)

メガネかけたままの写真大丈夫ですか。

[prabinashakya]

My address has been changed already in residence card but the form which i recieved from municipality has still old adresss .and i also applied online, am worried where do they sent post card

[Romance]

What are the benefits? Do I need this card really?

[leoandika]

I actually get the personal notification number. But I am going to move to other apartment in less than 1 month. Should I wait until I move and apply, or should I apply now? Because I'm afraid I will not get the letter

[dulanaransilu]

I don’t have personal notification number form
How i get it

[nepaliculture]

How to add my number card in paidy account??