If you need a new copy of your Japanese marriage certificate while living abroad, we at Dave Higgins Office in Okinawa, Japan, are here to help. Our streamlined process ensures you can receive the document you need without the hassle of international bureaucracy. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Contact Us
The first step is to reach out to us by email. Even though our office is based in Okinawa, we can assist you in obtaining a reissue of your marriage certificate from any City Office in Japan.
To begin, we need the following details:
- Full legal names (as written on the original document)
- Birthdates of both parties
- Date of marriage
- The City Office where you registered your marriage
Once we have this information, we’ll contact the City Office to confirm that they have your records and verify your marriage registration at their location.
Step 2: Power of Attorney (POA) Preparation
After confirming the details with the City Office, we’ll prepare a Power of Attorney (POA) document. This document authorizes us to act on your behalf to request and collect your new marriage certificate.
We will email the POA to you as an attachment. All you need to do is print, sign, and return the document to us.
Step 3: Document Reissue and Delivery
Once we have the signed POA, we’ll visit the City Office to request the reissue of your marriage certificate.
After receiving the new certificate, we will:
- Provide a certified translation of the document (if required).
- Ship the original and translated copies to you via EMS courier, ensuring fast and secure delivery.
Why Choose Dave Higgins Office?
With over a decade of experience assisting clients with Japanese documentation, we understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency. Whether you’re in need of a marriage certificate, family registry, or other legal documents, we are committed to making the process as smooth as possible.
Get started today by emailing us at davehigginsoffice@gmail.com
Let us take the stress out of retrieving your Japanese marriage certificate from overseas.
Below are some of the inquiries we have received over the last 10+ years and helped all the customer’s below with their request!
Richard N.
I had my marriage certificate and adoption certificate stolen last week. I was married while in the military station in Okinawa from 1984 to 1990. I was marriage on 1/27/1987. It took 3 days and we had to go to the Philippine and American Embassy and then they referred us to a local court house and then back to get the documents translated. I also did an adoption and name change in late 1987 for my three children, but don’t know where. Can you help?
Michelle R.
I am American and was married to another American while we were both stationed in Japan on active duty in the Navy. We are separated and pending a divorce and I just notices that this is how my name appears on the documents…Michelle W. is my maiden name and __deleted for privacy__ is the name I was using when we got married. Shouldn’t it be the other way around for the document to be legal?
Theodore L.
I was married in Okinawa Japan 1988-1989 I need a copy of my marriage licenses to make sure it was legal because I was told it was not the names are (both Marines) at the time Theodore L. we went to the American Embassy but I don’t know what city we were in the Marine Corps had each of us as spouse in our SRB’S can you help. Thanks
Laura G.
Hi Dave, we were stationed in Okinawa in the mid 1980’s and were married at the Naha Consulate. We have our Okinawan marriage certificate but are in need of the English translation. We were hoping you could point us in the right direction to request another copy. Thank you.
Melissa G.
Is it public record to get a copy of someones marriage ceritifcate in Japan? If so what is the process? I think my brother in law married a Japanese lady before divorcing my sister.
Paulette J.
Dave, We need a copy of our marriage certificate. The grooms name is Bobby J. BD 08/26/1952 the brides name is Paulette S. BD05/03/1953. We were married in Kadena Oct 2, 1973. I do not have an email that has attachments. Thanks in advance
Christine M.
Hello, We lost our Original Marriage Certificate and the translation. I need a copy but was also curious if I would receive just the translated version or if I could have the one written in Japanese as well. Thank you.
Shawn M.
Hi Dave,I want a copy of my Japanese Wedding Certificate to get my permanent residency but cannot find the original. Can you help? I still live in Japan.
Bradley D.
I need to get a copy of my divorce decree from Okinawa. How can I do that?
Thomas S.
In about 1953, Thomas S. an American USAF soldier was stationed in Japan and it was said that he was married in Japan to a Japanese woman. He served in the Korean War. I wasn’t sure if this was true, but I wasn’t sure how to look for or find a marriage certificate that was issued in Japan. I’m not sure if there was ever a marriage, but I was wondering if there was.
Susan M.
Hi, I were stationed in Okinawa in the mid 1980’s, and was married at the Naha Consulate in June of 1984. I was stationed at Kadena and my spouse a US citizen. My Okinawan marriage certificate and English translation were stolen in the 1999 in a home burglary. I now need documentation all marriages and divorces for my driver license. I has hoping you could point me in the right direction to request another copy. Thank you, Sincerely Susan
Diana L.
Hi Dave. I am from the Philippines and I was married in Japan. How much would it cost if you’ll be the one to acquire it on my behalf? Thank you in advance for your prompt reply.
Carrie K.
I got married in Okinawa, but unfortunate my marriage license was destroyed in a fire. I am currently divorced but need an original copy and translated copy. Is there anyway I can get one, I’m currently in Ohio.
Melissa S.
Good morning, how will I get a copy of my husband’s divorce paper from his ex-wife? Thank you
Caitlin M
Are you still offering this service? My husband and I were married in Okinawa while we were both active duty. We would like to get another copy and have no idea how to without making a trip back to Okinawa. Thanks for your help! – Caitlin