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Updated:January 30, 2026

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Before Applying for a Police Certificate

 

※ Please call before applying.

We will confirm your location of submission (country, region, etc.), as well as your reason for applying.

Applications submitted without this confirmation may not be accepted immediately.

 

Identification Division, Criminal Investigation Department, Nagano Prefectural Police Headquarters

Tel 026-278-2230 (Direct Line)

※Japanese only

Office hours:

Monday–Friday, 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00

(We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 28 through January 3)

 

Notice : Starting from Apr.1.2026,Office hours will be changed. 

Monday – Friday

9:00 am – 11:30 am , 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 28 through January 3) 

 

For more details on required documents, where to submit your application, and other information, please click here.