Fees
Contact us first and we will give you a free quote.
All fees are in Japanese yen (JPY). Fees may be revised; thank you for your understanding.
Apostille service
JPY 17,600 (tax included): apostille for public documents only
JPY 17,600 (tax included): apostille including private documents
[Included in the fee]
Filling in the application forms
Preparing the declaration attached to the document
Preparing the power of attorney
Applications on your behalf (notarization at the notary office, certification of the notary's seal at the Legal Affairs Bureau, apostille)
Collecting the documents
Consular legalization service
JPY 28,600 (tax included)
[Included in the fee]
Filling in the application forms
Preparing the declaration attached to private documents
Preparing the power of attorney
Applications on your behalf (notarization at the notary office, certification of the notary's seal at the Legal Affairs Bureau, MOFA certification of official seal)
Consular legalization at the embassy or consulate in Japan
Collecting the documents
Two or more documents
JPY 3,300 (tax included) for each document from the second
The apostille and consular legalization fees are per request. If the same request includes two or more documents to be certified, the amount above is added for each document from the second.
Translation
From JPY 3,850 per A4 page (tax included)
The fee depends on the type and volume of the document.
Languages: English and Chinese
For other languages, we recommend that we obtain the apostille on the original only and that the translation be done in the destination country. If you would like the translation attached in Japan, please ask us.
Depending on the country or receiving authority, a translation by a sworn or certified translator may be required.
Obtaining documents
Company registration certificate (certificate of all historical registered matters) obtained by mail: JPY 990 per copy (tax included, including the Legal Affairs Bureau's fee)
Shipping
International shipping: actual shipping cost + JPY 3,300 (tax included, our handling fee)
DHL, FedEx, EMS (see International shipping times and costs)
Return within Japan: JPY 450 (sent by Letter Pack Light)
PDF scan of the documents sent by email: JPY 990 (tax included)
Payment methods
You can pay by PayPal, Square (credit card) or bank transfer. See Payment information for bank details.
Notary fees, embassy fees and other actual expenses are charged separately. Questions about turnaround and ordering are answered in the FAQ.