
Of the year of your driver’s license validity. Renew your driver’s license by one month before or after the birthday.Driving with the ceased license will constitute the violation of Unlicensed Driving. If you fail to renew the license, it ceases the validity. Validity of driver’s license is set on the final day in the one month period beginning on the driver’s third (,fourth or fifth) birthday after the issuance date.

Expired Japanese driver’s license, if any.※Any other document which proves the period of your stay (Please inquire at Sapporo Driver’s License Examination Hall (Japanese language only.)) Passports (Old passports (if any) are necessary for confirmation of periods of your stay).A photograph for an application form (3.0cm length x 2.4cm width, taken within six months).If you are not applicable to Residential Basic Book Act, contact Sapporoĭriver’s License Examination Hall (Japanese language only.) ※You can not apply for Japanese driver’s license with your residence card. Jumin-hyo(Certificate of residence, issued within six months), indicating Honseki (Registered domicile)or nationality, etc.Japanese translation of the foreign driver’s license (issued by Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), foreign administrative agency or consulate, etc.).Application Form for a Driver’s License (Available at Sapporo Driver’s License Examination Hall).
