Foreign License Conversion
in Niigata Prefecture
Niigata's licensing center for foreign-license holders is administered by Niigata Prefectural Police (新潟県警察). Below is the official source, the test center's main address, English support status, and any special notes.
- Police organization:
- Niigata Prefectural Police (新潟県警察)
- Test center:
- Niigata Driver's License Center (新潟県運転免許センター)
- Test languages:
- 20 languages (nationwide standard since June 2024)
Reservation TEL: 025-256-4040 (Mon-Fri 9:00–16:15).
Always verify on the prefectural police's official page before you go — addresses, reservation methods, and document requirements change frequently.
The 6-step process (eligibility → translation → appointment → document screening → 50-question test → practical test) is the same nationwide. See the main hub for the complete walkthrough, document checklist, and translation services.
Source: Niigata Prefectural Police (新潟県警察) official website, surveyed 2026-05-11. Test-center addresses, reservation methods, and English support are subject to change. Always confirm on the official page before you go.