Japan Vehicle Registration Code Search | 住所コード・所有者コード・車名コード
Look up official 12-digit Japanese Address Codes (住所コード), Registered Owner Codes (所有者コード), and Automotive Classification Codes from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Essential for Japanese 車検証 (Shakensho), 抹消登録証明書 (Deregistration Certificate), and 輸出抹消仮登録 (Export Certificate) processing.
Structure of the 12-Digit MOTAS Address Code (自動車登録住所コードの構成)
12桁コード = JIS規格準拠In Japan, vehicle registration papers (車検証) do not use postal codes for vehicle registration. Instead, they use a unique 12-digit MOTAS code composed of 4 standardized segments:
都道府県 (福岡県)
市区郡 (小郡市)
大字・町名 (三沢)
枝番・予備 (小字)
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Why MOTAS 住所コード is Mandatory for Japanese Vehicle Deregistration & Export
When importing or exporting a vehicle from Japan, international buyers and automotive traders must navigate official paperwork issued by the Japanese Transport Bureau (運輸支局 / 陸運局). Unlike typical commercial paperwork, Japanese transport registries require exact MOTAS codes:
輸出抹消仮登録 (Export Deregistration)
The 12-digit address code must match the vehicle owner's official Japanese residence record. Rejections occur if codes are mismatched on the OCR application sheet.
譲渡証明書 & 委任状 (Title Transfer)
Title transfers from Japanese auto auctions (USS, JU, TAA) or leasing corporations require exact owner codes and address codes to clear ownership liens before shipment.
抵当権 & 備考欄 (Lien Checks)
MOTAS remark codes (備考欄コード) and mortgage codes (抵当権コード) indicate whether loans, tax liabilities, or special customs restrictions remain on the chassis.
Year of Manufacture Check
Verify actual production year & month from chassis frame number.
Auction Proxy Bidding
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Contact Export Desk
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