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.
Where to renew your driver Driver's License in Tokyo and what you need to bring
Where you can renew your driver's Driver's License in Tokyo
Driver's Driver's License renewal procedures can be performed at driver's license examination centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police stations. However, the procedures that can be handled 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 |
| Driving license exam center
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| Driving license renewal center
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| designated police station
(Click here for details) |
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*1: Only the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center provides general driver training.
*2: Changes to the address, name, and permanent domicile on your driver's Driver's License are accepted at all police stations in Tokyo, not just designated police stations.
*3: Voluntary return of driver's Driver's License and application for issuance of driving record certificate are accepted at all police stations in Tokyo, not just designated police stations.
Please note that the location where you can renew your driver's Driver's License will vary depending on the category of the course you are taking. The driver's license examination center is compatible with all class categories.
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.
Additionally, if you wish to change Driver's License from a foreign country, etc., you will need to complete certain procedures, which can only be done at a driver's license examination center. Please check here for details such as reception hours.
Documents and fees required for driver 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 use your own photo for your driver Driver's License, this can only be done at the driver's license test center.
The training fee for renewal varies depending on the class of training.
| 【address change】 | |
| required documents | [In case of application by the person in question]
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| commission | free |
| [Change of permanent address/name] | |
| required documents | [In case of application by the person in question]
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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 | In case of [lost or stolen]
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| commission | 2,250円 |
| [Voluntary return] | |
| required documents | [In case of application by the person in question]
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| commission | Free (1,100 yen if applying for a driving history certificate) |
Driver's license examination center in Tokyo [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 | ●Driving Driver's License renewal
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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 | ●Driving Driver's License renewal
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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 Musashi-Koganei Station (South Exit)
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| Reception date and time | ●Driving Driver's License renewal
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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 | ●Driving Driver's License renewal
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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 at the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center, so use public transportation. Also, please note that the reception end time for the renewal of the driving Driver's License varies depending on the category of the 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 | ●Driving Driver's License renewal
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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 Driver's License renewals (for those who have completed the Excellent Driver Course, Senior Citizen Course, etc.) are available at the following designated police stations. Reception hours are 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 changing the address, name, and domicile of a driver Driver's License, voluntary return of the driver's license, and issuance of a driving record certificate are accepted not only at these designated police stations, but at all police stations in Tokyo. Reception hours are weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30.
However, all procedures are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 3rd).
Points to note when using driver's license examination centers, driver's license renewal centers, and designated police 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 | Crowded on Sunday morning
(Koto Driver's License Examination Center is crowded on Sunday mornings and afternoons) |
| 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 driver's Driver's License renewal procedures in a prefecture other than your place of residence is called a transit application. Only drivers in good standing are allowed to apply for this route.
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 are not domiciled in Tokyo, you can renew your driving Driver's License in Tokyo (apply via the system) at the Kanda Driver's License Renewal Center and the 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 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.
Aptitude tests and courses are held on the same day, but it takes about three weeks for the driver's Driver's License to be issued because the prefectural public safety commission of the address must decide whether or not to renew it. If you wish to have it mailed, please apply at the mailing counter of the Driver's License Renewal Center.
Be sure to check the location and time in advance for Driver's License procedure.
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.
