戸籍謄本
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Meanings
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official copy of the family register
A certified copy of the family register (koseki) issued by a municipal office, used for legal and administrative procedures such as marriage, inheritance, or passport applications.
An official copy of the family register is required for passport applications.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で戸籍謄本を取るto obtain a copy of the family register at (a place)
I got a copy of my family register at the city hall.
- 戸籍謄本を提出するto submit a copy of the family register
I submitted a copy of the family register along with the marriage registration form.
- 戸籍謄本を発行するto issue a copy of the family register
The ward office issues copies of the family register after confirming identity.