Translation guide
A legal document that proves the transfer of ownership of property from a seller to a buyer. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific legal terms depending on the type of property and context.
The most common legal document proving sale and transfer of ownership for items like land, buildings, or registered vehicles.
I signed the deed of sale for the real estate.
A formal transfer deed, often used for transferring ownership of property or rights. More formal than 売買契約書.
I had a deed of sale issued for the car.
A deed of sale specifically for transferring ownership; used in some legal contexts but less common in everyday transactions.
The deed of sale was signed in front of a notary.
Specifically for land and buildings, often involving registration.
The standard deed of sale for real estate transactions. Includes details of the property, price, and terms.
Please check the contents of the real estate deed of sale.
A certificate of registration that serves as proof of ownership after the sale is registered. Not the deed itself, but often required alongside it.
For cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles requiring registration transfer.
A simpler receipt-like document for personal property or smaller transactions.
There is no single Japanese word that exactly matches 'deed of sale' in all contexts. The appropriate term depends on the type of property and the formality of the transaction. Using the wrong term may cause confusion in legal or official settings.
In Japan, for real estate and vehicles, the deed of sale (売買契約書) is often accompanied by a registration process (登記 or 登録). The deed itself is not the final proof of ownership; the registration certificate (登記済証 or 登録事項等証明書) is crucial.
The registration certificate serves as proof of ownership.
You cannot change the registration name without a deed of sale.
A receipt that can sometimes serve as proof of sale for smaller items, though not a formal deed.
A receipt can sometimes serve as proof of sale.