FOREIGN LICENSE CONVERSION · 外免切替
Find Your
License Center
You don’t get to pick the nearest center — conversion happens at the license center for your registered prefecture. Here’s how to find yours and what to check.
📍 FINDING YOUR CENTER
- Use your registered prefectureApply at the driver's license center for the prefecture where you're registered (your jūminhyō address) — not whichever is closest.
- Check three thingsFor your center: the address, the booking method (phone or online), and whether English support is available.
- Web reservation is commonMany centers require an online or phone reservation in advance — confirm before you travel there.
- English varies a lotOnly a few prefectures have full English pages; most are Japanese-only for booking and paperwork.
Pick your prefecture to see its license center, official link, booking method, and English support — all 47 prefectures.
FAQ
Which prefecture's license center do I use for conversion?
The one for the prefecture where you are registered as a resident (your jūminhyō address) — not simply the nearest center. Each prefecture handles gaimen kirikae at its own driver's license center.
How do I find my center's address and booking method?
Use the 47-prefecture guide on this site. Each prefecture page lists the license center, the official application link, the reservation method, and the English support status. (4 prefectures have full English pages, 6 have partial, and the rest are Japanese-only.)
Does every prefecture support English?
No. English support is uneven — only a few prefectures offer full English pages, and many handle booking and paperwork in Japanese only. If yours doesn't, use a translation tool or bring a Japanese-speaking helper.
Found your center? Lock in the knowledge test next — practice the 50-question format free, in English.
Last updated 2026-05-30. Informational only — always confirm current requirements with your prefecture’s driver’s license center, as they can differ locally.