I’ve moved from one ward to another ward recently. I am planning on making the trips to both ward offices next week (no, 14 days isn’t over yet) but I would like to buy a cycle tomorrow, and my residence card still has my old address. Will there by any issues? Would I have to register my cycle again with the new address after going to the ward office and update it?
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You lot register bicycles? This some weird Tokyo thing?
Bought my bicycle in Tokyo, moved to Osaka 3 years ago. Was told to change.
Haven’t done it because I just don’t feel like it. I just can’t be bothered.
Yes, technically you’re supposed to de-register your bicycle where it was originally registered and then re-register it at your new place of residence.
You register your bike at the bikeshop when you buy the bike.
I didn’t re-register when I changed my address. Unfortunately, my bicycle got stolen and showed the police the old registration card and it was fine. The bicycle isn’t found yet though 🙁
So to answer your question, I’d recommend re-registering, but not a big issue if you don’t.
They need a document to verify your address. If all you have is made out to your old address you can’t have them register it at the new one because they can’t verify you live there.