Physical Disability Certificate Application Process

This is a certificate that is issued to persons with physical disabilities.

It is necessary in order to be able to receive various welfare services.

A certificate will be issued according to the severity of your disability from level 1 to 6.

Severely handicapped persons are usually issued a level 1 or 2 certificate.

• Visual Impairments
• Physically Handicapped Persons
• Hearing Impairments, Balance Impairments
• Speech, Language, Chewing Impairments
• Heart Dysfunctions
• Kidney Dysfunctions
• Respiratory Dysfunctions
• Rectal Dysfunctions
• Small Intestines Dysfunctions
• Bladder Dysfunctions
• Immune System Disorders
• Liver Dysfunctions

Physical Disability Certificate Application Form

Doctor’s Statement (created by a designated doctor)

One ID Photo (Height: 4cm x Width: 3cm)

Seal/Hanko

The required application forms are available on the prefectural homepage and can be downloaded.

Health and Welfare Department, Social Welfare Division, Disability Welfare Section
〒975-8686 Fukushima-ken, Minamisoma-shi, Haramachi-ku, Motomachi 2-Chome 27
(East Building, 1^st Floor)
Direct Line: 0244-24-5241
Fax Number: 0244-24-5740

Odaka General Civic Service Division
〒979-2195 Fukushima-ken, Minamisoma-shi, Odaka-ku, Motomachi 2-Chome 78
(Odaka Ward Office, 1^st Floor)
Direct Line: 0244-44-6711
Fax Number: 0244-44-6047

Kashima General Civic Service Division
〒979-2392 Fukushima-ken, Minamisoma-shi, Kashima-ku, Nishimachi 1-Chome 1
(Kashima Ward Office, 1^st Floor)
Direct Line: 0244-46-2112
Fax Number: 0244-46-3830