noun
resident registration
Official registration of one's residence with the local municipal office, as required by Japanese law.
引っ越したら、14日以内に住民登録をしなければなりません。
When you move, you must complete resident registration within 14 days.
住民票 is the certificate of residence issued after completing 住民登録.
Compound of 住民 (resident) and 登録 (registration).