Certification

January 21, 2026
Japanese

We accept applications by postal mail and at the counter. Please refer here for information on the operation of the counter.

Download application form

You can download, print and use the application forms (PDF or Excel) from the links below (please make copies if you need multiple forms). The application forms for an apostille and an authentication (of official seals) have different formats. Please make sure to obtain the correct application form.
Please refer “What is an Authentication (of official seals) / Apostille” and “Application Procedure Guide 4 Pre-application Checklist” to understand the difference between apostille and authentication. And then apply for Apostille or Authentication after confirming with the country of submission which one needs to be certified.

APOSTILLE

AUTHENTICATION (OF OFFICIAL SEALS)

Obtain application forms by postal mail

Please send a note indicating the destination country (countries), types of necessary application forms (application form for an authentication or application form for an apostille) and the number of necessary copies (there is no fixed format for the note), and a self-addressed return-postal mail envelope with an attached stamp to the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tokyo) or Osaka Liaison Office. We will send the necessary application forms.

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