From October 1 (Wed), 2025, Foreign residents need to present certain documents, such as a Resident Certificate (Jūminhyō) or Residence Card, for some driving license procedures.
≪Procedures requiring Resident Certificate and Residence Card≫
○ License application・Conversion of the foreign driver's License
Copy of the Resident Certificate（mandatory）＋Residence Card etc.
○ License renewal・Change of registered information ※Submit one of the following.
① Residence Card
② Special Permanent Resident Certificate
③ Copy of Resident Certificate showing period of stay, etc.
※Not required if you bring your MY Number-linked driver's license.
※Note: Copy of the Resident Certificate must be issued within the last six months and include nationality, residence status, period of stay and expiration date, and Residence Card number.
※ If you have any inquires and the details, please contact the driver’s license center.
福島運転免許センター（Fukushima Driver's Licence Center） 024－591－4372 郡山運転免許センター (Koriyama Driver's Licence Center) 024－961－2100
・福島県警察本部ホームページ(Fukushima Prefectural Police Head Quater) ・外国免許の切替について（Changes to the Foreign Driver's License Conversion System)
