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What are the documentation required to apply for a live account?
Last updated on June 26, 2026- What specific documents are required?
- Business Licenses and Qualifications by Business Type
- National Qualifications
- How do I submit my documents?
- How many days does it take for review after submission?
When applying for a live account, we require verification of the legal entity’s or individual’s identity, along with submission of applicable business licenses and proof of qualifications relevant to the industry.
What specific documents are required?
【For corporations】
1．A copy of the certificate of registered matters or certificate of seal impression (issued within the last 3 months)
2．Identification documents of the representative (with a photo that verifies name, address and date of birth)
（Example）
- Driver's license (front and back)
- Health insurance card (front and back)
- Individual number card (make sure you hide your individual number)
- Passport (page with photo and address)
- Certificate of Seal Impression of the representative himself/herself (within 3 months of issuance, with date of birth), only if the name of the representative is shown on the certificate of registered matters
3．Only if the representative and the person in charge of the transaction with Opn Payments Japan are different: Identification documents of the person in charge of the transaction and a letter of attorney from the corporation, or a business card or employee ID card
4．Only if additional information is requested: annual securities report, annual report/financial statements (with audit certificate), etc.
【For individuals】
Please submit one document that verifies the individual's name, address, and date of birth.
（Example）
- Driver's license (front and back)
- Health insurance card (front and back)
- Individual number card (make sure you hide your individual number)
- Passport (page with photo and address)
When applying for a live account, we ask that you provide business licenses and certifications for your type of business, as well as any national certifications required for your business.
Business Licenses and Qualifications by Business Type
If your business type corresponds to any of the following categories, we ask that you provide us with a business license or business registration information.
| Type of business | Business licenses and qualifications |
|---|---|
| Liquor sales |
|
Smoking equipment Smoking (tobacco) |
Please inquire individually as there are detailed regulations.
|
Food and beverage (restaurants, cafeterias, etc., bars, clubs, snack bars, kitchen cars, etc.) |
Please inquire individually as there are detailed regulations. |
Second-hand shop Purchase and sale of used products |
|
Travel agent |
|
Medical supply handling |
licensed by prefectural governor to sell pharmaceuticals |
Real Estate Transaction |
Real Estate Transaction and Real Estate Broker License (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism license or Prefectural Governor's license) |
Contact lenses |
Sales License for Highly Controlled Medical Devices (contact lenses, etc.) |
Beauty (eyelashes, hair removal, nails, esthetics, etc.)
|
|
Relaxation salon |
Notification of Opening of Business (Tax Office) |
Automotive (repair, restoration, etc.) |
Certification of Automobile Overhaul Service Business (Director General of the District Transport Bureau) |
Used car sales |
Automobile Dealer Permit for Secondhand Dealers |
Charitable and other donations and fundraising activities |
Please inquire individually for applicable industries. |
Jewelry, precious metals, etc |
Please inquire individually for applicable industries. |
Seminars, consulting, sales, etc. of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, futures, and margin trading of these securities and currencies, as well as advice and consulting to stock companies or equity interests in assets Held. |
Please inquire individually for applicable industries. |
Sales of stored value cards, including gift cards, etc. |
Funds Transfer Business (prepaid type), etc. ※Currently, Omise Japan does not offer this service. |
National Qualifications
Please submit the various registration numbers and other information. If your request is not listed below, please contact us individually.
How do I submit my documents?
Upload photos taken with a digital camera or smartphone, or scanned images from your scanner, from the Live Account application page. Please submit clear images with no light reflections, missing or illegible text.
Files that can be uploaded are as follows:
| Image file format | JPG, PNG, PDF format |
| File size | Less than 20MB |
For detailed submission instructions, please refer to this article.
How many days does it take for review after submission?
The screening period varies depending on the card brand applied for. For more information, please refer to this article. In addition, it may take more time than stated if the documents are incomplete or additional information needs to be presented. Please understand this in advance.
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