Japan Marriage Affirmation

Affidavit of Marital Status
婚姻要件宣誓書
I ___________________________________________________ (name and surname)
make oath and say as follows:
宣誓者である私、（氏名）は、以下について宣誓します
The following information about myself:
私の詳細は
Surname
氏
All forenames (as shown in passport)
名（旅券に表示されている通り）
Male/Female
Male
Female
男性 /女性
男性
女性
Date of Birth
生年月日
Place of Birth
出生地
Usual Address
現住所
Occupation
職業
All forenames and surnames of
Father
父親の氏名
All forenames and surnames of
Mother
母親の氏名
Mother’s maiden name
母親の旧姓
British passport number
英国旅券番号
Date and place of issue of passport
英国旅券の発行年月日・発行地
Marital Status
Single
Divorced
Widowed
婚姻区分
独身
離婚
死別
If divorced, date and place of issue
of degree absolute
離婚証明書の発行年月日・発行地
If widowed, date and place of death
of previous spouse
寡婦証明書の発行年月日・発行地
I am not under 18 years of age or [I am under 18 years of age but the consent of the persons
whose consent to the marriage is required by law has been obtained] or [I am under 18
years of age but there is no person whose consent to the marriage is required by law].
私は、１８歳以上である、又は（１８歳未満であるが、婚姻要件を満たす個人の承諾を
得ている）又は（１８歳未満であるが、婚姻要件を満たす個人はいない）
A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me and ___________________________
______________________(name and surname of partner) of__________________________
______________________________________________________________ (usual address)
a ___________________ (nationality of partner) National at __________________________
(place of marriage) on ______________________ (date of marriage).
私は、__（相手の現住所）に居住する国籍__（名前）との、__（婚姻の場所）で__
(婚
姻の日)に、婚姻いたします。
I am free to enter into this proposed marriage and believe that there is not any impediment
by reason of kindred or alliance, or other lawful hindrance, to this proposed marriage.
この婚姻について法律上の障害のある事が示されず、依って其の旨をここに宣誓いたしま
す。
Sworn at __________________________________
において
(Signature of deponent)
(宣誓者の署名)
This ____ day / 日 of ____ / 月 20____* 年
_____________________________________________
(*Write the date in numbers)
Before me (name of witness) ________________________________________
本職………..の面前で署名宣誓した
Consular Officer at ___________________________________________________
在………….. 英国領事官
_____________________________________________
Signature and official seal of witness
証人の署名及び公印
MARRIAGE IN JAPAN
Explanatory Notice to British Nationals getting married in Japan.
If you are a British National and wish to marry in Japan, the Japanese authorities require you to present a certificate
stating that you are free to marry. The British Embassy in Tokyo and Consulate-General in Osaka can provide this
service.
From 1 March 2015, the Consular Section will issue a new-style affirmation or an affidavit to marry. The local
authorities have confirmed that they will accept this document provided that it is submitted together with a British Birth
Certificate. This replaces the old-style Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) for British nationals marrying in Japan under
local law.
You must prepare an affirmation or affidavit of marital status, following the template on the 2 pages above, before
you attend the Consular Section. An Affidavit is a religious oath, whereas an Affirmation is a non-religious oath. You
can either type in your information using the Word document version or handwrite it using the PDF version.
Please note that if you print the above form (pages 1 and 2) as a double-sided document you will not need to pay for a
notarial service to ‘unite’ the two pages. If you present two sheets that have not been ‘united’ by a consular officer the
Japanese authorities may refuse to accept the document.
You must make an appointment with the Consular Section and attend in person to sign the document before a
consular officer. Please ensure you are allowing enough time for the Japanese authorities to process your
documentation prior to your wedding.
You should bring supporting documents relating to the facts indicated on your affirmation/affidavit. Please refer to
the list below for possible documents.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
 Original UK passport
 Official ID or document showing your current address (e.g. Residence Card if you live in Japan)
 Original birth certificate which shows your parents’ full names and mother’s maiden name
 Original deed poll (if you have previously changed your name)
 If you are a widow/widower, present original death certificate of deceased spouse, or a certified copy.
 If you have previously been married, present original divorce decree absolute/annulment papers, or a certified
copy.
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Please pay fee 4 in Japanese yen, see Japan - Consular Fees for current yen exchange rate
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
 Under the Perjury Act (1911) it is a criminal offence to knowingly make a false declaration. Offenders face the
possibility of a fine and/or a jail sentence.
 You should register your marriage at the local ward or city office once the affirmation/affidavit has been completed.
You must submit your birth certificate along with the affirmation/affidavit. You should check with the local ward or city
office for information about the length of time your documents will take to process, ensuring that you allow enough
time before your proposed wedding date.
 You and your fiancée/fiancé must fulfil all other requirements of the Japanese authorities in preparation for your
wedding.
 An affidavit/affirmation does not make your proposed marriage valid under UK or foreign law, or guarantee to the
local authorities that you are free to marry. You may wish to seek legal advice about the validity of your Japanese
marriage in the United Kingdom. Consular staff are not legally trained; thus, they are unable to comment on this matter.
Please note that procedures for same-sex consular marriages at the British Embassy in Tokyo are different as these
are not conducted under Japanese law. Please refer to the Marriage Tool for further details.

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