When the head of a single-parent family prepares a notarized deed to arrange child support, its cost will be subsidized.

Eligibility Criteria

Single parents living in Fukuoka City who have notarized deeds and meet all of the following requirements:

• The applicant must be responsible for the expenses related to the child support arrangement.
• The applicant must have a title of obligation for the arrangement of child support.
• The applicant must be currently supporting a  dependent (under 20 years old) eligible for the child support arrangement.
• The applicant must not have received a prior subsidy for the preparation of a notarial deed concerning child support for dependents eligible for the child support arrangement.

Eligible Expenses

• Notary public fees as stipulated in the Notary Public Fees Order (only the portion related to child support)
• Revenue stamp fees for petitions for mediation and court proceedings (only for the portion related to child support)
• The cost of obtaining attachments required for preparation of official documents, such as a copy of the family register
• The cost of postage stamps for correspondence, as specified by the public agency
• The cost of obtaining a certificate of finalization of judgment

※ Expenses for attorneys involved in mediation are not covered.

Subsidy Amount

All eligible expenses (up to 50,000 yen) *Limited to one time per person

Application Method, Dates, and Contact Information

Please apply with all necessary documents, within 6 months from the day after the date of notarization, to the Fukuoka City Single Parent Family Support Center. 
※Applications cannot be accepted at your Ward Office.
※Please apply in person.

Contact Information

• Fukuoka City Single Parent Family Support Center

2-5-15 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi

Telephone number：092-715-8805

Hours 

Tuesdays through Saturdays: from 9 am to 9 pm
Sundays and Holidays: from 9 am to 5:30 pm
(Closed on Mondays and year-end holidays)