It may take up to 4-5 weeks to duplicate the certificate since we receive many applications. Please make sure that you apply well in advance.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Application procedure

1. Please submit your duplication application using the form below.

*An email will be sent when your application has been sent.
*The 5 digits number in the subject is your application number.

2. Please follow the instructions to pay issuance fee.

* An email will be sent again when your payment has been completed.

3. An application will be checked in order.

If your application is incomplete inquiry will be sent. If we do not receive a response to inquiry regarding the incomplete details for more than one month, the application will be cancelled.
If your application is complete, proceed to the no.4.

4. Duplicate certificate will be issued and sent by mail

Days required for duplication

It may take up to 4-5 weeks to duplicate the certificate since we receive many applications.　Furthermore, some areas require a week or more for mailing.
It may take more time, especially right after the test results announcement and during long vacations in Japan such as New Year’s, summer and golden week holidays.

Application period

Duplication application will be accepted after shipment has started of the Original Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores (and for successful examinees also the Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency) from Japan to Local Host Institutions in Overseas Test Site Cities for each test, this means:
1st test (July)：Early September
2nd test (December): Early February

Precautions

We do not offer priority or express delivery service, nor do we issue electronic versions.
It is also not possible to come to center and pick it up.
Cancellation and refunds will not be accepted for any reason once payment is completed.
Please give yourself plenty of time to apply for your certificate if you have deadlines to submit the certificate for studying abroad, higher education, employment, etc.

* For individuals who took the old test in 2009 or earlier, a certificate that contains pass/fail results and lists the test sections and scores of the old test will be issued. Please refer to "FAQ" to see how the old test would be compared to the current test.