REQUIREMENTS

A. Notarized by a Japanese Notary Public:

1. Memorandum of Agreement (Certified True Copy)
2. Bill of Sale (Certified True Copy)
3. Special Power of Attorney by the owner/company for the
representative who will apply PCPR (original copy)

B. Original copy and verified by Chamber of Commerce and Industry in your
respective area:

1. Survey Report
2. Certificate of Vessel’s Nationality
3. Vessel’s Inspection Certificate
4. Certificate of Vessel’s Register
5. Builder’s Certificate
6. Stability Calculation Sheet
7. Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance
8. Call Sign Frequencies

C. Original or Certified True Copy:
1. Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) approval for temporary
registration
2. MARINA Endorsement Letter to the Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA)

D. PCPR Application Form

E. Original and one (1) copy of the valid passport of the representative. In case of
no valid passport, the representative shall present two (2) original valid IDs and
one (1) copy of each.

Appointment at the Consulate

No appointment is needed when you apply at the Consulate but kindly observe the following walk-in schedule as follows:

• Mondays to Thursdays -12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
• Fridays - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

For booking at any of the Consular Outreach, please click here and choose Notarial Services.

Processing Period: 

For Express, with an additional payment of 1,400 yen you can get your document within the day subject to the availability of the signing Officer.

For Regular processing, you can get your documents within five (5) to seven (7) working days from the date of application provided that all documents submitted are complete and authentic. The document will be delivered via JP Post.

Application Fees

• Certification ¥3500
• Verification ¥3500
• Express processing ¥1400