Japan Property Registration for Overseas Owners: Address Evidence and Domestic Contact Checks in 2026

Overseas foreign owners need to prepare acceptable address evidence for Japanese real-estate registration. Ministry of Justice guidance explains the treatment of government-issued address certificates and notarized documents. Since April 2024, domestic-contact information for registered owners has also become an important registration consideration.

Practical impact

General rules are not enough for an individual transaction. Combine current primary government sources with case-specific professional review.

Verification date

Based on primary official sources checked as of September 2, 2026.

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