This is the form used by individuals who have reached adulthood, excluding the head of the family register (筆頭者) and their spouse, to separate from their current family register and create a new, independent family register. No documents other than the Separation of Family Register Notification (分籍届) are required for the separation procedure. (Identification documents are also not required.) *Please contact your local government's family registry department for details. 【Be sure to submit this BEFORE submitting your marriage registration!】 【The head of the family register or their spouse cannot separate!】 ★Merits of Submission 　When marrying someone you don't get along with, separating beforehand prevents your spouse's name from being recorded in the family register where your parents are the head of the family. This prevents potential troubles such as being accused of "soiling the family line." (You will be removed from the family register where your parents are the head of the family, and then a family register will be created with your spouse, so your spouse's name will not be recorded in your current family register.) ★Demerits of Submission 　Once you separate, you can never return to your original family register. (Except in cases where a family court ruling is made.) *Please contact your local government's family registry department for details. ★Where to Submit ・The mayor of the city, town, or village where your family register is located. ・The mayor of the city, town, or village where your new family register will be located. ・The mayor of the city, town, or village where you are registered as a resident. *If your parents do not know your current address, or if you are seeking refuge from domestic violence, please avoid submitting to the municipality where you are registered as a resident. The recipient of the Separation of Family Register Notification (such as the mayor) will be recorded in the family register where your parents are the head of the family, and your current municipality may be revealed to your parents. Please submit it to your registered domicile or new registered domicile if possible. Whether submission by mail is possible depends on the local government, so please contact your local government's family registry department for details. This is printed on A4 plain paper using a laser printer. It will be sent in a clear file without folding. Delivery is possible to locations other than your home. Please ask any questions in the comments. #Marriage #Newlyweds #Couple #DV #Abuse #Procedure #MarriageRegistration #Marriage