About My Number registration

In accordance with the integration of the My Number system, all Japan-based circles
are requested to register a My Number.

Please confirm after checking the following.

About the My Number system

Q. Why do I need to submit my Individual Number (My Number)?

It is required by law to enter your Individual Number when preparing payment records to be submitted to the tax office.
Please note that your doujin activities will not be known to your workplace by submitting your Individual Number.

Q. What documents are required?

The documents required to confirm your Individual Number will vary depending on the identity verification documents you have.
There are two types: the "Notification Card" mailed to you by your local government, and the "Individual Number Card" that is issued by one's request.

For other frequently asked questions relating to the Individual Number, check [ here ].

About the Individual Number Card & Notification Card

Individual Number Card (My Number Card)

  • The Individual Number Card is a plastic card which contains an IC chip, and the bearer’s name, address, date of birth, sex, My Number (the Individual Number), and ID photograph, etc., are displayed on it.
  • You may apply for your Individual Number Card from your local government using your Notification Card.
  • This card can be used as an identification card for identity verification as well as to receive a wide range of services including municipality services and electronic applications using the electronic certificate such as e-Tax.

Individual Number Card sample


(Front side) (Back side)

Notification Card

  • A notification card is a paper card which notifies every resident of My Number (the Individual Number). Your "name," "address," "date of birth," "sex," and "My Number (the Individual Number)," etc., registered in the resident record of your municipality are noted on the card.
  • However, without an ID photo, the notification card must be used alongside other identification documents
    such as a drivers’ license or passport in order to confirm Individual Number and identity at the same time.

Notification Card sample


(Front side) (Back side)

How to check required documents

If you have an Individual Number Card

You can register using your Individual Number Card.

- Required documents

  • Individual Number Card (front / back side)Details

If you do not have an Individual Number Card

If you have photo ID

Please provide 2 of the following items.

- Required documents

  • Your Notification Card or a copy of your certificate of residence that includes your Individual Number. Details
  • 1 of the following forms of photo ID Details
  • - Driver's license
  • - Passport
  • - Basic Resident Registration Card
  • - Residence Card

One of the above.

If you do not have photo ID

Please provide 3 of the following items.

- Required documents

  • Your Notification Card or a copy of your certificate of residence that includes your Individual Number. Details
  • 2 of the following forms of ID (no photo) Details
  • - Health insurance card
  • - Copy of your certificate of residence
  • - Health Benefits Record Book
  • - Pension Book
  • - Certificate of Registered Seal
  • - Special Permanent Resident Certificate

Two of the above.

For corporations

Circles set as corporations are required to provide their Corporate Number.
After confirming this on the National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, we will proceed with registration.

Required documents

Identification Number Documents

- Identification Number Card (My Number Card)

Individual Number Card (My Number Card)
Expiration dateWithin the expiration date
(Until 10th birthday after the date of issue)
Required sides (pages)Front and back
  • * Both front and back sides are required.

- Notification Card

Notification Card
Expiration dateNone
Required sides (pages)Front (and back)
  • * If there is a description on the back side, it will be required.

- Certificate of Residence with the Individual Number

Certificate of Residence with the Individual Number
Expiration dateWithin 6 months of issuing
Required sides (pages)Side that includes Name, Address, Date of Birth, Date of Issue
  • * A copy of your certificate of residence with your Individual Number can be used just like your Notification Card.
    If other names are listed, place a circle in front of your name.
  • * If using as My Number document, you can't use it as identity verification.

Photo ID

- Drivers license

Drivers license
Expiration dateWithin its expiration date
Required sides (pages)Front (and back)
  • * If there is a description on the back side, it will be required.

- Passport

Passport
Expiration dateWithin its expiration date
Required sides (pages)Page with Foreign Minster's seal, page with photo, and page with "INFORMATION OF BEARER".
  • * Only passports issued by the Japanese government can be used.
  • If the page with the foreign minister's seal is separate to the page with the photo, please also send the page with the foreign minster's seal.
  • * If your legal name has changed, please include the pages including the postscript.

- Basic Resident Registration Card

Basic Resident Registration Card
Expiration dateWithin its expiration date
Required sides (pages)Front (and back)
  • * Must contain a photo of the bearer.
  • * If the address is on the back, please send the backside as well.

- Residence Card

Residence Card
Expiration dateWithin its expiration date
Required sides (pages)Front and back
  • * Both front and back sides are required.

ID with no photo

- Health insurance card

Health insurance card
Expiration dateWithin its expiration date
Required sides (pages)Front and back
  • * Both card type and paper-based health insurance cards can be used.
  • * For card types, if the address is on the back, please send the backside as well.
  • * For paper-based, if the address is handwritten, please send the page including the address as well.
  • * If other names are listed, place a circle in front of your name.

- Certificate of Residence

Certificate of Residence
Expiration dateWithin 6 months of issuing
Required sides (pages)Front and back
  • * Please send all pages.
  • * If other names are listed, place a circle in front of your name.

- Others

Your Health Benefits Record Book, Pension Book, Certificate of Registered Seal, and Special Permanent Resident Certificate can also be used as ID.

How to register

Steps

  • Step1Required documents/prepare image

    Please use the images below as a reference if using online upload or sending by email.

  • Step2Add image

    • Online Upload
    • Email
    • Post
  • Step3Confirm on DLsite

    We will Check documentation. All documents received will be secured and handled with utmost caution.

  • Step4Registration complete!

    We will notify you of completion be email. You can also check this by seeing "Registration Complete" on the Management page.

  • * If the representative's name and/or address are different, please update the information on [ Check/Edit Registered Info ] and then register your Individual Number.
  • If a different person is registered as the withholding tax payer, please check the registered withholding tax payer information and adjust the information if it does not match the documents.

Before you prepare the photos...

When sending required documents via upload or email, please use a digital camera or phone camera,
or a scanner, and see below for a guide.

File formatJPG (JPEG) or PNG
ResolutionCapture with XGA (1024x768 pixels) or scan with 150dip or above recommended.
File sizeMax 10MB per photo
  • * Prepare photos that show the entirety of the document with legible text.

good example

good example
  • The focus is correct and it's not fuzzy.
  • Letters are visible and in a size that is easy to read.
  • The full document is in view.

Bad example

Bad Example 1

The image is small and the text is illegible.

Bad Example 2

The image is out of focus and blurry.

Bad Example 3

The text cannot be read due to reflections.

Bad Example 4

Part of the document is hidden or cut off

How to send

  1. Prepare photos

    • Check [ Before you prepare the photos...] and prepare the photo data by taking photos with a camera or by scanning.
    • Please remember to scan the other necessary sides or pages.
  2. Upload images

    • Select either [ Identifciation Number Card ] or [ Notification Card ]
    • On the upload page for each document, drag the image file to upload it.
    • Check your uploaded images on the preview screen, and if there is no problem, press the "Apply with these contents" button to finish.

Identification Number FAQ

Q. What is an Identification Number (My Number)?

The Identification Number is a 12-digit number given to all Japanese residents.
From 2016, it is necessary to notify the administrative agencies and companies of one's Identification Number for the administrative procedures including "social security", "tax", and "disaster countermeasures".
→[ Using My Number (Japanese ID Number) / My Number card ]

Q. Why do I need to submit my Individual Number to DLsite??

It is required by law to enter your Individual Number when preparing payment records to be submitted to the tax office.
Please note that your doujin activities will not be known to your workplace by submitting your Individual Number.

Q. Do I only need to register once?

A single application will suffice for the first registration.
However, if the name of the representative or withholding tax payer needs to be changed, a separate application is required.

Q. Are corporates also required to submit Individual Number information?

Circles set as corporations are required to provide their Corporate Number.
After confirming this on the National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, we will proceed with registration.

Q. I'm worried about sending my Individual Number. Is it safe?

Businesses that handle Individual Numbers are obliged to take measures for appropriate management in order to prevent leakage, loss, and damage to Individual Numbers, and we carry out strict management of personal information. For more details, see our [ Privacy Policy ].

Q. How can I check the status the registration of my Individual Number?

Via [ Check/Edit Registered Info ] on the Circle Management Page, you can see if registration is complete at the "My Number" section.