Necessary Documents
The necessary documents for Renewal Inspection are as follows.
Documents to prepare before the inspection day
Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate ("Sha-ken" Certificate)
Check your vehicle's Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate to see when the valid term ends, and be careful of its expiry date.
Records of Periodic Checks, Maintenance and Repairs
For guidance on filling out the Records of Periodic Checks, Maintenance and Repairs, please view this page.
Download the Records of Periodic Checks, Maintenance and Repairs PDF file (Japanese) from here. ()
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Certificate
Make sure that the motor vehicle liability insurance lasts until your vehicle's next inspection. Please bring both your new and old insurance certificate when undergoing vehicle inspection.
Motor Vehicle Tax Payment Certificate
This certificate certifies that you have paid the annual motor vehicle tax. The certificate is attached to the payment document sent to vehicle owners in May. Check to see it is valid, and prepare the one with the newest valid date.
Documents to prepare on the inspection day (these documents can be obtained at an administrative lawyer office near Transport Branch Offices, etc. on the day of the inspection)
Renewal Inspection Application Form
Fill in the necessary information using the Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
Vehicle Inspection Result Slip
Inspection results will be printed out on the slip. Purchase stamps for the inspection service charge, and paste them in the appropriate space.
Motor Vehicle Weight Tax Payment Slip
Purchase stamps for the motor vehicle weight tax, and paste them in the appropriate space.
Reference: Documents to prepare if the inspection is undergone at a designated maintenance garage
Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate (or Limited Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate)
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Certificate
Motor Vehicle Tax Payment Certificate
Renewal Inspection Application Form
Inspection Service Charge Payment Slip and Stamp
Motor Vehicle Weight Tax Payment Slip and Stamp
Safety Regulations Conformity Certificate (or Limited Safety Regulations Conformity Certificate)
If the above documents are turned in, the user may omit bringing in his/her vehicle to a Transport Branch Office, etc.