Kanagawa
Garage certificate (shako shomei) in Kanagawa
Where to apply, what to bring, how to fill in the forms and what it costs in Kanagawa (Yokohama and the rest of the prefecture). The fee is ¥2,100 (same amount online via OSS).
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Kanagawa at a glance
| Where to apply | The Kanagawa Prefectural Police station that covers the address of your parking space |
|---|---|
| Fee (counter) | ¥2,100 |
| Fee (online, OSS) | ¥2,100 |
| Counter hours | Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 (except public holidays and 29 Dec to 3 Jan) |
| Processing time | about one week, if there is no problem with the parking space |
| Forms | Kanagawa Prefectural Police download page (Japanese) |
Source: Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa, 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 Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa form orders the fields differently, copy the values from the filling sheet.
From application to pick-up
- Gather the documents and the fee (¥2,100 (same amount online via OSS))
- Apply at the counter of the station that covers your parking space (Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 (except public holidays and 29 Dec to 3 Jan)); with a My Number Card you can also apply online through OSS
- Wait for the certificate (about one week, if there is no problem with the parking space)
- 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 Ibaraki (fee ¥2,100)
- Garage certificate in Tochigi (fee ¥2,100)
- Garage certificate in Gunma (fee ¥2,300)
- Garage certificate in Saitama (fee ¥2,100)
- Garage certificate in Chiba (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Tokyo (fee ¥2,400)
See also the fees in all 47 prefectures.
FAQ
How much does a garage certificate cost in Kanagawa?
Which police station do I apply to in Kanagawa?
I rent a monthly parking space. Can I submit the lease instead of the consent form?
How long does it take in Kanagawa?
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.