ETC Setup Instructions for MOFA-Registered Vehicles
We’ve identified that you are affiliated with the Embassy and under MOFA registration. Your vehicle setup requires a slightly different process than regular ETC customers. Please follow the steps below based on your vehicle’s current status.
No ETC Unit Installed
If your vehicle does not yet have an ETC unit installed, visit a location like Autobacs or YellowHat and request installation with activation.
- Bring your MOFA vehicle registration paperwork
- Estimated Costs:
- ETC Unit: ¥6,000 – ¥10,000
- Installation (Y/Kanji Plate): ¥3,500
- Installation (GAI/外 Plate): ¥5,500
- ETC 2.0 (GAI/外 Plate): ¥6,600
Already Have an ETC Unit?
If your vehicle already has an ETC unit, visit Autobacs or YellowHat and request an ETC unit reset/setup.
- Bring MOFA registration paperwork and ETC unit info
- Estimated Costs:
- Reset Setup (Y/Kanji Plate): ¥3,500
- Reset Setup (GAI/外 Plate): ¥5,500
- ETC 2.0 Reset Setup (GAI/外 Plate): ¥6,600
Authorized Setup Locations for MOFA Vehicles
Tokyo Region
Autobacs Daikanyama
Daikanyama Lions Mansion Kadan
1-3-11 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061
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Kobe / Osaka Region
Super Autobacs Sunshine Kobe
1-2-34 Aoki, Higashi Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 658-0027
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Nagoya Region
Super Autobacs Route 22 North Nagoya
Nakanogo Tenjin 2, Kitanagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
TEL: 0568-25-9022
Official Autobacs Link
Okinawa Region
Autobacs New Machinato Branch
2-48-7 Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2131
Person in charge: Mr. Arakaki
Note: This location has supported MOFA customers previously. Autobacs branches are individually managed franchises. While they often cooperate, not all branches have the required MOFA ETC registration forms. In some cases, forms must be transferred between stores. We can assist with this coordination, and typically it takes 10–14 days for forms to arrive. We will notify you once available. Not all Autobacs staff are familiar with MOFA ETC procedures, but we are here to support you.
Documents Required
- MOFA Vehicle Registration
- 登録識別情報等通知書 (Notification of Registered Identification Information – blue form)
This is the blue document that replaces the regular Shaken for MOFA customers. If you have the standard Shaken from a previously registered vehicle, it can still be helpful because it contains the necessary width, length, and height dimensions that some MOFA forms may omit.
Sample of MOFA Registration Document
Additionally, the ETC setup process requires a specific form. Below is an example of the ETC Setup Certificate required for registration:
Sample of ETC Setup Certificate
Note: For MOFA vehicle setups, it is common that the shop will not provide a printed ETC setup certificate. We can accept a handwritten version of the certificate — however, please ensure that all numbers and vehicle information are written clearly and legibly. This document is critical for us to properly register your ETC card to the ETC device installed in your car.
Helpful Japanese Phrases
私は新しいＥＴＣユニット買って私の車に設置してほしいです。 設置後、「ＥＴＣ車載器セットアップ証明書」を下さい。
I want to purchase and install an ETC unit. Please provide the ETC setup certificate afterward.
ＥＴＣユニットが私の車にあります。 車の中にあるＥＴＣユニットをリセットアップして下さい。 リセットアップ後、「ＥＴＣ車載器セットアップ証明書」を下さい。
I already have an ETC unit in my vehicle. Please perform a reset setup and issue the ETC setup certificate.
設置店様へ 設置に伴い何か問題がありましたら下記までご連絡お願いします。
If any issues arise during installation, please contact JapanETCcard at TEL 046-874-7156
Final Step
Once the setup is complete, upload both the ETC setup certificate and the MOFA registration document via our website or reply to the original setup email with clear photos of both documents. We will proceed to finalize your ETC card application.
Need assistance? Contact us anytime at [email protected]