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Frequently Asked Questions about light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei)

Last updated on December 10, 2024.

List of question items (About each item of question, we link to answer of Yokohama-shi Q & A common question collection.)

1. Matters related to acquisition and scrapping

Q1 How do I proceed if I purchase a motorbike?
Q2 I got a motorbike from a friend. How do I do the procedure?
Q3 How do I proceed if I scrap a motorbike?
Q4 Can I mail the procedure for scrapping motorbikes, etc.?
Q5 Can I apply for a sign (license plate) by mail for motorized bicycles, minicars, and small special vehicles?
Q6 I would like to apply for a tax stop for motorcycles over 125cc or Miwa / four-wheeled light motor vehicles. What should I do?
We move out of Q7 Yokohama-shi, what should I do with sign (license plate) of motor bike?
Q8 I want to dispose of a motorcycle because there is an unusable motorcycle. What kind of procedure should I do?
Q9 I received a tax notice even though I handed over light motor vehicles in March. Why is it?
Q10 I received a tax payment letter of advice from Yokohama City even though I moved out of the city. Why is it?
Q11 Is private seal necessary to declare the acquisition and scrapping of motorbikes?
Q12 I want to register a motorbike under the name of a corporation. Please tell me the procedure.
Q13 I plan not to use my motorbike for a while, so should I scrap it once and apply for a sign (license plate) when I use it again?
Q14 I received a motorbike from a friend. Since I will not use it for a while, should I go to get a sign (license plate) when I use it?
Q15 I gave a motorbike to a friend before, but I am continuing to pay light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type) if I have not changed my name. What should I do?
Q16 The owner of a motorbike has died. I want to change my name to a scrapped car or family. What should I do?
Q17 I want to transfer the motorcycle of the deceased to an acquaintance or friend. What should I do?
Q18 I live in Yokohama, but resident certificate is in another municipality. Is it possible to register a motorbike in Yokohama?
Q19 Is tax levied even if it is unusable with a broken motorbike?

2. Matters concerning due date

Q1 When is the deadline for payment of light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type)?

3. Matters related to reduction of taxes

Q1 I had received a reduction in the use of light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) for people with disabilities, but since I purchased an additional vehicles, I would like to receive a reduction in motor vehicle tax (jidosha-zei). What should I do?
Q2 What happens to light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type) in the event of a disaster?

4. Matters related to tax exemption

Q1 I am selling used cars in light motor vehicles. I've heard that there is no tax on commodity cars. Will you be exempt from taxation?

5. Matters related to signs (license plates)

Q1 Can't I choose the number of the sign (license plate)?
Q2 Is it possible to attach the sign (license plate) of the motorcycle to be scrapped to the newly registered vehicle as it is (so-called body change)?

6. Matters related to abandoned motorcycles

As motorcycle is left on Q1 city street, we want you to remove.
Q2 I want you to remove a motorbike with unknown owner on a private road or private land because it is left unattended.
Q3 Motorcycles are placed on the sidewalk around the station and cannot walk. I want you to remove it.

7. Matters related to theft

Q1 A motorbike has been stolen. What should I do?
Q2 The sign (license plate) of the motorbike has been stolen. What should I do?

8. Matters related to remodeling

Q1 The displacement has been changed by remodeling a motorbike. Do I need to make a declaration?

9. Tax Amount

Q1 A motorbike that I owned before was scrapped at the end of April. I received a notification of light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei) (by type) in May. Do I need to pay? Isn't the price low (on a monthly basis)?

10.Matters related to reissuance of certificates

Q1 I have lost my signing certificate. Can I re-issue it?

11.Matters related to filling out the declaration form

Q1 What kind of contents should be included in the transfer certificate?
Q2 When is the acquisition date of the purchased motorbike?

12.Others

Q1 Please tell me about ordinary motor vehicle tax (jidosha-zei), weight tax.
Q2 Can I register only after joining the liability insurance?

Tax Division light motor vehicles tax (keijidosha-zei), each ward office
The ward office located in the stationary area
Ward Office Address TEL E-Mail address
Aoba Ward 〒225-0024 31-4, Ichigaocho, Aoba-ku 045-978-2245 [email protected]
Asahi Ward 〒241-0022 1-4-12, Tsurugamine, Asahi-ku 045-954-6042 [email protected].lg.jp
Izumi Ward 〒245-0024 5-1-1, Izumichuokita, Izumi-ku 045-800-2353 [email protected].lg.jp
Isogo Ward 〒235-0016 3-5-1, Isogo, Isogo-ku 045-750-2354 [email protected].lg.jp
Kanagawa Ward 〒221-0824 3-8, Hirodaiotamachi, Kanagawa-ku 045-411-7041 [email protected].lg.jp

Kanazawa Ward

〒236-0021 2-9-1, Deiki, Kanazawa-ku 045-788-7746 [email protected].lg.jp
Konan Ward 〒233-0003 4-2-10, Kounan, Kounan-ku 045-847-8355 [email protected].lg.jp
Kohoku Ward 〒222-0032 26-1, Mamedocho, Kouhoku-ku 045-540-2271 [email protected].lg.jp
Sakae Ward 〒247-0005 303-19, Katsuracho, Sakae-ku 045-894-8350 [email protected].lg.jp
Seya Ward 〒246-0021 190, Futatsubashicho, Seya-ku 045-367-5653 [email protected].lg.jp
Tsuzuki Ward   〒224-0032 32-1, Chigasakichuo, Tsuzuki-ku 045-948-2263 [email protected].lg.jp
Tsurumi Ward 〒230-0051 3-20-1, Tsurumichuo, Tsurumi-ku 045-510-1720 [email protected].lg.jp
Totsuka Ward 〒244-0003 16-17, Totsukacho, Totsuka-ku 045-866-8358 [email protected].lg.jp
Naka Ward 〒231-0021 35, Nihonodori, Naka-ku 045-224-8196 [email protected].lg.jp
Nishi Ward 〒220-0051 1-5-10, Chuo, Nishi-ku 045-320-8347 [email protected].lg.jp
Hodogaya Ward 〒240-0001 2-9, Kawabecho, Hodogaya-ku 045-334-6244 [email protected].lg.jp
Midori Ward 〒226-0013 118, Terayamacho, Midori-ku 045-930-2264 [email protected].lg.jp
Minami Ward 〒232-0024 2-33, Urafunecho, Minami-ku 045-341-1160 [email protected].lg.jp

Inquiries to this page

Finance Bureau Tax Division (I cannot answer any questions regarding individual taxation or filing. Please contact the ward office Tax Division.

Phone: 045-671-2253

Phone: 045-671-2253

Fax: 045-641-2775

E-Mail address [email protected]

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