I have received a recertification letter, please tell me how to do it.

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.

Applicable to those who are expected to change the degree of disability and whose recertification date is indicated in the notebook.

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 form for the medical certificate and opinion is enclosed in the notice. In addition, we can download from homepage of Yokohama-shi. （Click here for various medical certificates）

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

Notifications are sent out about three months before the recertification time.