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My Number (individual number) system, My Number Card

This is a system for identifying specific individuals in administrative procedures, etc. Information coordination among administrative agencies, etc. enables the omission of attached documents in various administrative procedures, etc. In addition, My Number Card can be used for identity verification, etc. in private services.

What's New

  • Call for attention to the increase in suspicious solicitations, etc. taking advantage of My Number System during the year-end and New Year holidays
    Please be aware that suspicious solicitations taking advantage of My Number System are likely to increase during the year-end and New Year holidays. If you feel suspicious, please check the alert for frauds taking advantage of My Number System.
  • Questions about the use of health insurance cards in My Number Card
    We will answer questions and questions about the use of Digital Agency's health insurance card in response to opinions and requests to My Number Card.

About My Number System

I will explain the outline of the My Number System.

About My Number System Explanation of systems and safety measures in My Number System

About My Number Card

I will explain the outline of My Number Card and how to use it.

About My Number Card Information on how to apply for the card, its safety and the information it contains
Take advantage of My Number Card We will introduce various procedures in daily life and usage scenes in the medical field. Please visit My Number Card, where there are many things you can do.
Electronic certification for Smartphones Here is a electronic certification in My Number Card that can be used on your smartphone. (It is currently available on some Android devices.)

Local government and private sector usage methods and examples

Information on My Number Card utilization for local governments Basic information for using the service, examples of its use, and how to use Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI)
My Number Card usage information for private sector Basic information for using the service, examples of its use, and how to use Japanese Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI)

Logos, leaflets, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be found at:

Inquiries about My Number System