I would like to know regarding the required documents proving decease, in case of succession or cancellation due to the death of the contract holder
Refer to below for examples of documents proving decease that must be submitted when proceeding for contract transfer or cancellation procedures due to the death of the contract holder (copy allowed).
Important note
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Please be sure to check the page below on the necessary items for the procedure.
Documents to verify death
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Family Register Certificate (Koseki Touhon containing all records) or Extract of the Family Register Certificate (Koseki Shouhon containing individual record only)
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
- Issued within the last 3 months
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
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Deletion Register Certificate (Joseki Touhon containing all records deletion) or Extract of the Deletion Register Certificate (Joseki Shouhon containing individual record deletion only)
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
- Issued within the last 3 months
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
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Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo, excepting persons who have moved-out or are deceased)
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
- Issued within the last 3 months
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One in which the death of the contract holder is recorded.
If there is no mention of death in the above documents, please prepare one of the following separately.
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Certificate of Death
- One that has been accepted by the local government (with acceptance stamp). However, if there is a note on the right side of the Hospital Death Record document, it will be accepted.
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Hospital Death Record
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Cremation (Burial) Permit
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Condolence visit thanks Letter / Newspaper obituary column
- One that has the full name of the deceased contract holder.
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Return for condolence money
- One that has the full name of the deceased contract holder.
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Receipt of funeral hall usage fee
- One that has the full name of the deceased contract holder.
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