Some of you may be wondering, "Where is the Tokyo license center?" and "What can I do?"
This article introduces driver's license examination centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police in Tokyo. We will also explain the procedures, required documents, and fees for each location.
In addition, we will explain the location, reception date and time, and precautions to take when using it on the day, so please use it as a reference.
table of contents
- Where to renew your driver's license in Tokyo and what to bring
- Tokyo Driver's License Examination Centers [3 locations]
- Driver's license renewal center in Tokyo [2 locations]
- Designated police stations in Tokyo [12 locations]
- Important points to note when using driver's license testing centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police stations in Tokyo
- Frequently asked questions about license renewal procedures in Tokyo
- Check the time and place to apply for your driver's license in advance
Where to renew your driver's license in Tokyo and what to bring
Where to renew your driver's license in Tokyo
You can renew your driver's license at a driver's license testing center, driver's license renewal center, or designated police station. However, the procedures available vary depending on the location, so it is necessary to check the details in advance.
The details of the procedures available for each location are as follows.
| place | Possible procedures |
| Driver's license testing center (more information here) |
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| Driver's License Renewal Center (Click here for details) |
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| Designated police station (more information here) |
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*1: Only the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center provides general driver training.
*2: Changes of address, name, and registered domicile on your driver's license can be made at all police stations in Tokyo, not just designated police stations.
*3: Applications for voluntary surrender of driver's licenses and issuance of driving history certificates are accepted at all police stations in Tokyo, not just designated police stations.
Please note that the place where you can renew your driver's license will vary depending on the type of course you are taking. All types of courses are handled at the Driver's License Examination Center.
Additionally, if you are between the ages of 70 and 74 and wish to renew your license, please take a senior citizen course at 43 Driving Schools in Tokyo, Samezu Driving License Examination Center, or Fuchu Driving License Examination Center before renewing your license.
In addition to the geriatric training course, people aged 75 and over are also required to take a cognitive function test and a driving skills test (for those who qualify). When you receive notification of the test and training, make a reservation in advance and take the test at the listed venue.
For more information about senior citizen training, please see the following article. Please refer to it.
In addition, when switching from a foreign driver's license, a certain procedure is required, and this can only be done at the Driver's License Examination Center. For details such as reception hours, please click here.
Documents and fees required for driver's license renewal
The documents and fees required for each procedure are as follows.
| 【update】 | |
| required documents |
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| commission |
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*1: If you would like to bring your own photo for your driver's license, this can only be done at the driver's license testing center.
The training fee for renewal varies depending on the class of training.
| 【address change】 | |
| required documents | 【本人による申請の場合】
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| commission | free |
| [Change of permanent address/name] | |
| required documents | 【本人による申請の場合】
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| commission | free |
If you are applying to include your maiden name when changing your address, name, or permanent domicile, you will need a copy of your residence card with your maiden name written on it, or a My Number card with your maiden name written on it.
| [Reissue procedure] | |
| Required documents | 【遺失・盗難】の場合
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| commission | 2,250円 |
| [Voluntary return] | |
| required documents | 【本人による申請の場合】
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| commission | Free (1,100 yen if applying for a driving history certificate) |
Tokyo Driver's License Examination Centers [3 locations]
There are three driver's license examination centers in Tokyo: Samezu Driver's License Examination Center, Koto Driver's License Examination Center, and Fuchu Driver's License Examination Center. Let's take a look at each location, nearest station, reception date and time, etc.
Please note that at all driver's license examination centers, the closing time for renewals varies depending on the class of the course.
Samezu Driver's License Examination Center
Details of Samezu Driver's License Examination Center are as follows.
| Location | 1-12-5 Higashioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Phone number | 03-3474-1374 |
| nearest station |
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| Reception date and time | ●運転免許証の更新
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| parking | Parking space available for people with disabilities |
| holiday | Saturdays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department “Samezu Driver’s License Examination Center”
The Samezu Driver's License Examination Center has a training room with a multipurpose room where children can attend together, and a baby room with a lockable nursing room located on the first to third floors.
There is a parking lot, but space is limited, so please use public transportation if possible.
Koto Driver's License Examination Center
Details of Koto Driver's License Examination Center are as follows.
| Location | 1-7-24 Shinsuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo |
| Phone number | 03-3699-1151 |
| nearest station |
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| Reception date and time | ●運転免許証の更新
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| parking | Parking space available for people with disabilities |
| holiday | Saturdays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department “Koto Driver’s License Examination Center”
The Koto Driver's License Examination Center has a bicycle parking lot, so you can also go there by bicycle.
Fuchu Driver's License Examination Center
Details of Fuchu Driver's License Examination Center are as follows.
| Location | 3-1-1 Tamacho, Fuchu City, Tokyo |
| Phone number | 042-362-3591 |
| nearest station | ●JR武蔵小金井駅（南口）
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| Reception date and time | ●運転免許証の更新
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| parking | Parking space available for people with disabilities |
| holiday | Saturdays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department “Fuchu Driver’s License Examination Center”
As with other driving test centers, parking spaces are limited, so please use public transportation.
Driver's license renewal center in Tokyo [2 locations]
There are two driver's license renewal centers in Tokyo: Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center and Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center. Let's take a look at the location, nearest station, reception date and time, etc.
Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center
Details of the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center are as follows.
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Kanda Office Building, 1-1-5 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku |
| Phone number | 03-3294-3380(代表) |
| nearest station | JR Kanda Station (West Exit), Chiyoda Line Otemachi Station (C1), Hanzomon Line Otemachi Station (C1), Marunouchi Line Otemachi Station (A2), Mita Line Otemachi Station (C1), Tozai Line Otemachi Station (C1) )・Shinjuku Line Ogawamachi Station (B6) |
| Reception date and time | ●運転免許証の更新
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| parking | None |
| holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department "Renewal procedures at Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center"
There is no parking lot at the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center, so please use public transportation. Also, please note that the closing time for driver's license renewal varies depending on the type of course.
Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center
Details of the Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center are as follows.
| Location | 2nd floor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 2, 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku |
| Phone number | 03-3343-2558（代表） |
| nearest station | JR, Keio, Odakyu Shinjuku Station (West Exit), Oedo Line Tochomae Station (A4), Shinjuku Line Shinjuku Station (No. 7), Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station (A15), Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station (No. 2) |
| Reception date and time | ●運転免許証の更新
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| parking | None |
| holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd) |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department "Renewal procedures at Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center"
Please note that the Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center does not offer general driver training.
Also, like the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center, there is no parking lot, so please use public transportation.
Designated police stations in Tokyo [12 locations]
Driver's license renewals (for those who have completed the good driver's course or senior driver's course) can be done at the following designated police stations. Applications are accepted on weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30 (excluding 11:30 to 13:00).
| police station name | Location | Phone number |
| Denenchofu Police Station | 1-1-8 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo | 03-3722-0110 |
| Setagaya Police Station | 2-4-4 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 03-3418-0110 |
| Seijo Police Station | 3-19-1 Chitosedai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo | 03-3482-0110 |
| Itabashi Police Station | 2-60-13 Itabashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo | 03-3964-0110 |
| Shakujii Police Station | 6-17-26 Shakujii-cho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo | 03-3904-0110 |
| Shimotani Police Station | 3-14-8 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo | 03-3872-0110 |
| Takenotsuka Police Station | 1-16-4 Hokima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo | 03-3850-0110 |
| Honjo Police Station | 4-8-9 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo | 03-5637-0110 |
| Tachikawa Police Station | 3233-2 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo | 042-527-0110 |
| Ome Police Station | 4-6-3 Nogamicho, Ome City, Tokyo | 0428-22-0110 |
| Takao Police Station | 23-34 Higashiasakawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo | 042-665-0110 |
| Machida Police Station | 3-1-3 Asahicho, Machida City, Tokyo | 042-722-0110 |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department “Location for renewal procedures”
In addition, applications for change of address, name, and registered domicile on driver's license, voluntary surrender, and issuance of driving history certificate are accepted at all police stations in Tokyo, not just at these designated police stations. Reception hours are from 8:30 to 16:30 on weekdays.
However, all procedures are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd).
Important points to note when using driver's license testing centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police stations in Tokyo
Let's take a look at the things you should be aware of when using driver's license examination centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police departments in Tokyo.
Avoid using a car
Driver's license renewal centers and driver's license test centers may not have parking lots or have limited spaces. Instead of using a car, use public transportation.
Avoid days and times when crowds are expected
Basically, all locations are extremely crowded during Golden Week, Obon, the end of three-day holidays, weekdays between Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and around the year-end and New Year holidays. Please avoid this period as much as possible.
Other days and times when congestion is expected are as follows.
| place | Dates and times when congestion is expected |
| Driving license renewal center |
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| Driving license exam center | Sunday mornings are crowded (Koto Driver's License Examination Center is crowded both in the morning and afternoon on Sundays) |
| designated police station | Numbered tickets will be issued when it is crowded. |
Reference: Metropolitan Police Department "Crowding situation at driver's license renewal venue"
The general driver training course at the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center and the excellent driver training course at designated police stations are held with a limited number of participants.
It may take some time to complete the course, or the number of participants may reach capacity by the time registration is open, so we recommend that you register early to allow plenty of time.
Frequently asked questions about license renewal procedures in Tokyo
Here, we will answer frequently asked questions about the license renewal procedure in Tokyo.
What if I want to renew my license in a prefecture other than my place of residence?
Applying for a driver's license renewal in a prefecture other than your place of residence is called an "indirect application." Only good drivers are allowed to make this indirect application.
However, the following people cannot apply even if they are good drivers.
- People who have been granted license conditions according to their physical condition (excluding glasses, etc. and hearing aids)
- Persons who also report changes to written information and apply for reissuance at the time of application.
In addition, the location and date and time for transit applications are limited, so please check with the official website of each prefecture's police department or driver's license exam center.
What if I don't live in Tokyo and want to apply?
If you do not live in Tokyo and wish to renew your driver's license within the city (applying via a transit station), you can do so at the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center or Shinjuku Driver's License Renewal Center.
Reception hours are weekdays from 8:30 to 16:00. Here's what you'll need on the day:
- driver's license
- Update letter
- 1 photo
- Renewal fee 500 yen
- Transit fee 550 yen
- (Over 70 years old) Certificate of completion of elderly course, etc.
Please note that although the aptitude test and training will be conducted on the same day, it will take about three weeks for your driver's license to be issued, as the prefectural public safety commission in your area must decide whether or not you can renew your license. If you would like to receive your license by mail, apply at the mail reception desk of the Driver's License Renewal Center.
Check the time and place to apply for your driver's license in advance
There are 3 driver's license examination centers, 2 driver's license renewal centers, and 12 designated police stations in Tokyo. The procedures and dates and times that can be accepted differ for each, so be sure to check before using. Please note that the location where you can apply for license renewal will vary depending on the course category.
Parking spaces are limited, so please use public transportation instead of driving. It is also important to avoid days and times when it is expected to be crowded.
