輸出抹消仮登録証明書
Certified translation of Japanese vehicle export certificates
To title a vehicle imported from Japan, your local registry requires an English translation of the Japanese export certificate. Submit a photo or scan to receive your certified translation and signed certificate of accuracy in PDF and Word format within 48 hours of payment. The fee is $29.95 per certificate, with batch discounts starting at 3 documents, and the total is fixed before you pay. A small number of US states do not accept translations certified in Japan; these are listed below, and our order form checks your state automatically.
$29.95 per document−10% from 3 documents, −15% from 5
Certificate of accuracy included · Fixed total before you pay
- Delivered within 48 hours
- Delivered by email in PDF and Word formats after payment. A 24-hour expedited option is available.
- 56 export certificates delivered
- Export certificates are our single most-translated document type, with 56 export certificates delivered as of August 2026, in both the MLIT format for standard vehicles and the kei vehicle format.
- Fixed total before you pay
- Your quote email provides a single, final total for your documents, payable only after your review. You may cancel for a full refund at any time before translation work begins.
US states where a translation certified in Japan is not sufficient
Most US states accept our standard certified translation for titling an imported vehicle. The states listed below have published rules that a translator-certified translation alone does not satisfy, or require prior confirmation with county authorities. Our order form will prompt you for your state and flag these exceptions automatically (state statutes, DMV manuals, and forms verified; last reviewed August 2026).
- Texas: Not accepted — use a US-based provider that can notarize locally. Translator's affidavit must be notarized (TxDMV Motor Vehicle Title Manual ch. 19; Transportation Code §501.030(d)).
- Washington: Not accepted — notarization required. Notarized or certified affidavit from the translator (WAC 308-56A-115).
- West Virginia: Not accepted — notarization required. Notarized translation of foreign ownership documents (W. Va. Code §17A-3A-3).
- Connecticut: Not accepted — approved providers only. Only translators on the DMV's approved list (CT DMV approved-translators page).
- Maryland: Not accepted — embassy only. Translation through the embassy of the country of registration, with embassy seal (MD MVA, overseas vehicles).
- Ohio: Not accepted — institution letterhead required. Translation by an accredited institution, on its letterhead (Ohio BMV).
- South Carolina: Not accepted — requirements an independent translator cannot meet. Form 4030: accredited translator plus an employer verification letter.
- Kentucky: Confirm with your County Clerk first. "Certified translator" required but not defined (drive.ky.gov, Foreign Titles).
- Colorado: Confirm with your county office first. Counties ask for a notarized translation or one signed under penalty of perjury.
- District of Columbia: Confirm with DC DMV first. Embassy, translation company with stamp, or notarized affidavit.
The complete state-by-state table, including states that accept translator-certified translations, explanations for why local counter practices can diverge from official DMV websites, and details on the New Zealand exemption, is available in our state-by-state DMV translation guide.
Yushutsu massho, export certificate, or deregistration certificate: which is which?
Registries and online automotive forums refer to the same small set of Japanese documents by various names. What your local DMV refers to as a Japanese title or deregistration certificate is almost always one of the following:
| Japanese document | Common English names | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 輸出抹消仮登録証明書yushutsu massho kari-toroku shomeisho | Export certificate, export deregistration certificate, "Japanese title" | Issued when a standard (white-plate) vehicle is deregistered for export. Contains the chassis number, specifications, and first registration date required by motor vehicle registries to issue a title. |
| 輸出予定届出証明書yushutsu yotei todokede shomeisho | Export certificate (kei vehicles), deregistration certificate | The equivalent document for kei cars and kei trucks, issued by the Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization upon deregistration for export. |
| 自動車検査証jidosha kensasho / shakensho | Vehicle inspection certificate, shaken certificate | The roadworthiness and registration certificate the vehicle carried while in use in Japan. Certain registries require this document in addition to the export certificate. |
"Deregistration certificate" is commonly used as an umbrella term by importers. Because Japan cancels domestic registration upon export, the certificate of that deregistration takes the title's role. If your paperwork matches either of the first two rows above, it is the document you need translated for titling.
Orders for multiple vehicles
Importers and commercial dealers handling multiple vehicles receive automatic batch pricing: 10% off for 3 or more documents, and 15% off for 5 or more documents, reflected directly in your quote email. Standard delivery stays within 48 hours at typical batch sizes. Invoice terms are available for recurring dealer arrangements; contact us to set one up.
Common questions
My DMV asked for a "translated title". Is the export certificate the right document?
For vehicles exported from Japan, yes. Because Japan cancels the domestic registration prior to export, the export certificate serves as the official record of ownership and vehicle specifications. It is the document registries mean when they ask for the Japanese title.
My export certificate already has English printed on it. Do I still need a translation?
The English printed on these forms is generally confined to field labels. In the certificates we have handled, the entries a title clerk actually has to read — the owner’s name and address, the chassis and model designations, the dates, and the issuing office with its seal — are written in Japanese. What state DMVs ask for is a separate translation that the translator certifies as complete and accurate, not English on the original. Whether a partly bilingual original is enough is the counter’s decision, so ask them before ordering if you would rather not spend the money.
Do you translate the auction sheet or inspection certificate too?
We translate vehicle inspection certificates (shakensho) at the same per-document rate. For auction sheets, you can request an individual quote through our order form.
How fast can I get 5 certificates translated?
Our standard turnaround is within 48 hours for typical order sizes, and the 15% discount for 5 or more documents applies automatically. For recurring volumes, contact us about scheduling.
More in the general FAQ, including certification requirements by country.
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