Fukuoka
Garage certificate (shako shomei) in Fukuoka
Where to apply, what to bring, how to fill in the forms and what it costs in Fukuoka (Fukuoka City and the rest of the prefecture). The fee is ¥2,200.
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Fukuoka at a glance
| Where to apply | The Fukuoka Prefectural Police station that covers the address of your parking space |
|---|---|
| Fee (counter) | ¥2,200 |
| Counter hours | Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 16:00 (except public holidays and the New Year break) |
| Processing time | not on the same day: it takes a few days after the application is accepted |
| Forms | Fukuoka Prefectural Police download page (Japanese) |
Source: Fukuoka Prefectural Police (fee page, in Japanese). Checked November 2026. Fees and hours can change: confirm with your police station before applying.
Documents
- Application form (自動車保管場所証明申請書; online input screens if you apply via OSS)
- Location map and layout drawing
- Self-declaration if you own the land, or consent certificate if you rent it
- Proof of your , if it differs from the address on your residence record (a utility bill, for example)
In Fukuoka, if you rent the space, a copy of the parking lease can replace the in some cases (it must show the same details; some contracts are not accepted).
How to fill them in
- Application form: copy the make, model code and chassis number from your vehicle inspection certificate (). “Place of use” is the address where you use the car (usually home); “parking location” is the parking address, with the space number for a monthly lot. Download it from the Fukuoka Prefectural Police website.
- Location map: shows your place of use, the parking space and the straight-line distance between them, which must be 2 km or less.
- Layout drawing: the width and depth of the space, the entrance width and the width of the road in front, in metres. The police check that your car fits.
- Self-declaration or consent certificate: depending on who owns the land, you sign the yourself, or the owner or management company fills in the consent certificate.
With the document tool you type in English and get all four documents (filling sheet, , , consent or self-declaration) in Japanese on A4. If the Fukuoka form orders the fields differently, copy the values from the filling sheet.
From application to pick-up
- Gather the documents and the fee (¥2,200)
- Apply at the counter of the station that covers your parking space (Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 16:00 (except public holidays and the New Year break))
- Wait for the certificate (not on the same day: it takes a few days after the application is accepted)
- Pick it up at the same station and use it to register the car (purchase, change of owner…)
Check the 2 km rule
Nearby prefectures
- Garage certificate in Saga (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Kumamoto (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Oita (fee ¥2,550)
- Garage certificate in Miyazaki (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Kagoshima (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Okinawa (fee ¥2,200)
See also the fees in all 47 prefectures.
FAQ
How much does a garage certificate cost in Fukuoka?
Which police station do I apply to in Fukuoka?
I rent a monthly parking space. Can I submit the lease instead of the consent form?
How long does it take in Fukuoka?
This site explains the general procedure and provides a tool to help you prepare your own documents. Forms, fees and required documents may differ by prefecture, police station or Transport Bureau office. Always check with the office in charge before applying.