What should I do if there is a change in the degree of disability?

・Please apply at the ward office Elderly and Disabled Support Division of your ward or the Child and Family Disability Support Section. You can also proceed with proxy/agent.

A personal number (My Number) is required for the certificate of the physically disabled.

・When the applicant applies
１. Face photo
２. Medical certificate for the physically handicapped, statement of opinion (diagnosed by a designated doctor)
３. Identity Confirmation Documents

・When proxy/agent applies
１. Face photo
２. Medical certificate for the physically handicapped, statement of opinion (diagnosed by a designated doctor)
３. Identification documents of the person who came to the counter
４. Documents that confirm the right of representation (power of attorney, etc.)

[Notes on Photos]
・A photo of the upper body taken recently (within 1 year). 4cm long x 3cm wide.
・Wearing hats, sunglasses, masks, and Polaroid photos are not allowed.
・Photos with no background as much as possible, such as ID photos. It doesn't show any other person.

[About the medical certificate]
・A medical certificate and statement of position for the physically handicapped created by a doctor designated under Article 15 are required.
※The medical certificate and statement of opinion are handed over to the ward office Elderly and Disabled Support Division or Children and Families Support Division. In addition, we can download from homepage of Yokohama-shi. （Click here for various medical certificates）

・If there is news of notebook issuance, please bring the news and receive notebook at ward office Elderly and Disabled Support Division or child and family disability support section.
・It takes about one and a half months to two months for the notebook to be issued.

Each ward office Elderly and Disabled Support Division or Child and Family Disability Support Division