Kyoto
Garage certificate (shako shomei) in Kyoto
Where to apply, what to bring, how to fill in the forms and what it costs in Kyoto (Kyoto City and the rest of the prefecture). The fee is ¥2,280 (same amount online via OSS).
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Kyoto at a glance
| Where to apply | The Kyoto Prefectural Police station that covers the address of your parking space |
|---|---|
| Fee (counter) | ¥2,280 (since 1 April 2025) |
| Fee (online, OSS) | ¥2,280 |
| Counter hours | Weekdays only, 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Processing time | standard processing time: 7 days (weekends and holidays not counted) |
| Forms | Kyoto Prefectural Police download page (Japanese) |
Source: Kyoto 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 Kyoto, 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto form orders the fields differently, copy the values from the filling sheet.
From application to pick-up
- Gather the documents and the fee (¥2,280 (same amount online via OSS))
- Apply at the counter of the station that covers your parking space (Weekdays only, 9:00 to 16:00); with a My Number Card you can also apply online through OSS
- Wait for the certificate (standard processing time: 7 days (weekends and holidays not counted))
- 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 Mie (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Shiga (fee ¥2,250)
- Garage certificate in Osaka (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Hyogo (fee ¥2,200)
- Garage certificate in Nara (fee ¥2,400)
- Garage certificate in Wakayama (fee ¥2,100)
See also the fees in all 47 prefectures.
FAQ
How much does a garage certificate cost in Kyoto?
Which police station do I apply to in Kyoto?
I rent a monthly parking space. Can I submit the lease instead of the consent form?
How long does it take in Kyoto?
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.