Driver's license renewal counters in Miyazaki Prefecture
- Sunday renewals take place at Miyazaki Driver's License Center, while counters close on Saturdays, public holidays and substitute holidays.
- Center reception runs 8:30–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on weekdays, and 8:00–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on Sundays.
- Renewal fees are ¥2,850 for an IC driver's license card, ¥2,100 for a My Number Card license, and ¥500 for the excellent course.
This page is general information from official sources. It is not legal advice. For your own case, ask the Miyazaki Prefectural Police Driver’s License Division (0985-24-9999).
In Miyazaki Prefecture, the only place that renews driver’s licenses on a Sunday is the Miyazaki Driver’s License Center in Miyazaki City. Every counter is closed on Saturdays, public holidays and substitute holidays. Renewal is the procedure you do before your license expires to get a new one, and the notice of it arrives by postcard. Reception at the centers is 8:30–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on weekdays, and 8:00–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on Sundays (until 11:00 and 16:00 for people who took the elderly drivers’ course). The Miyakonojo and Nobeoka centers are open on weekdays only. Police stations can renew only licenses in the excellent or ordinary driver categories, and the new license is not issued on the same day (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal, Japanese).
In short
- To renew on a Sunday: Miyazaki Driver’s License Center (Miyazaki City).
- If you are in the violator or first-time category: any of the 3 driver’s license centers (Miyazaki, Miyakonojo, Nobeoka).
- If you are in the excellent or ordinary category and want to use a nearby police station: 9 stations such as Nichinan, Kobayashi and Hyuga (the 4 stations Miyazaki-kita, Miyazaki-minami, Miyakonojo and Nobeoka do not handle renewal).
- Fee for renewing the license only, with the excellent course: ¥2,850 + ¥500 = ¥3,350.
Checked with official pages on October 20, 2026 (Japan time).
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1. Where to renew in Miyazaki Prefecture: days and course categories at the 3 centers and the police stations
People in the violator or first-time category cannot renew at a police station and must go to one of the 3 driver’s license centers. Anyone can renew at a center, and you do not need to bring a photo.
| Counter | Days open for renewal | Course category | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyazaki Center | Mon–Fri, Sun | All | Not needed |
| Miyakonojo Center | Mon–Fri | All | Not needed |
| Nobeoka Center | Mon–Fri | All | Not needed |
| Police stations (9) | 1–3 days a week by station | Excellent, ordinary, elderly course done | Bring 1 |
Source: Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal (checked October 20, 2026). Every counter is closed on Saturdays, public holidays, substitute holidays and from December 29 to January 3.
2. Reception hours at the driver’s license centers: weekdays and Sundays
Reception at the centers is 8:30–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on weekdays, and 8:00–9:30 and 13:00–14:00 on Sundays at the Miyazaki Center. Elderly drivers have longer hours: 8:30–11:00 and 13:00–16:00 on weekdays, and 8:00–11:00 and 13:00–16:00 on Sundays (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal, Japanese).
| Reception | Mon–Fri (3 centers) | Sunday (Miyazaki Center only) |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers other than elderly | 8:30–9:30, 13:00–14:00 | 8:00–9:30, 13:00–14:00 |
| Elderly drivers | 8:30–11:00, 13:00–16:00 | 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:00 |
Source: reception hours in the Miyazaki Prefectural Police guide to license renewal (checked October 20, 2026).
The centers take your photo on the day, so you do not need to bring one. If you want the license made with a photo you prepared yourself, you can apply on weekdays only (3 cm tall × 2.4 cm wide, taken within the last 6 months, with the date written on the back).
3. How much does renewal cost in Miyazaki Prefecture?
Renewing the driver’s license card only, with the excellent course, costs ¥2,850 for renewal plus ¥500 for the course, ¥3,350 in total. The renewal fee depends on the card you hold after renewal (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal, Japanese). “Myna license” is a driver’s license that is stored on your My Number Card (the national ID card).
| Card after renewal | Renewal fee |
|---|---|
| IC driver’s license card only | ¥2,850 |
| My Number Card license only | ¥2,100 |
| Both cards | ¥2,950 |
| Course category | Length | Course fee | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | About 30 min | ¥500 (online ¥200) | Center or police station |
| Ordinary | About 1 hour | ¥800 (online ¥200) | Center or police station |
| Violator | About 2 hours | ¥1,400 | Center only |
| First-time | About 2 hours | ¥1,400 | Center only |
Source: driver categories and fees in the Miyazaki Prefectural Police guide to license renewal (checked October 20, 2026).
For the driver’s license card only, the total is ¥3,650 for the ordinary category and ¥4,250 for the violator and first-time categories (calculated from the two tables above). Your category is decided by violations and accidents in the past 5 years, counted from 40 days before your birthday. If you have held a license for 5 years or more with no accidents or violations, you are in the excellent category. If you have had one minor violation of 3 points or fewer, you are in the ordinary category.
The online course is only for people in the excellent and ordinary categories. You must first get the My Number Card license and complete the Mynaportal linking procedure (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, about the online course at renewal, Japanese). If you have already taken it, tell the counter.
4. Miyazaki Driver’s License Center (Miyazaki City)
This is the only center in the prefecture that also takes renewals on Sundays. Reception hours are in the table above, and on Sundays it starts at 8:00, 30 minutes earlier than on weekdays. The nearest bus stop is “Miyazaki Unten Menkyo Center” on the Miyazaki Kotsu line, and it is about 20 minutes (about 5 km) by car from JR Miyazaki Station (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, Miyazaki Driver’s License Center, Japanese).
The phone line for inquiries is a navigation dial where you choose a number for your matter.
| Name | Miyazaki Driver's License Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 4276-5 Awagihara-cho Maehama, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki |
| Hours / Closed |
Renewal: Mon–Fri 8:30–9:30, 13:00–14:00 (seniors 8:30–11:00, 13:00–16:00), Sun 8:00–9:30, 13:00–14:00 (seniors 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:00). Closed Sat, national holidays, December 29–January 3 |
| Phone | 0985-24-9999 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Miyakonojo Driver’s License Center (Mimata Town)
This center is in Mimata Town, Kitamorokata District, not in Miyakonojo City. It renews on weekdays only and not on Sundays. A Miyazaki Kotsu bus from AEON Mall Miel bound for Mimata Station stops at “Miyakonojo Unten Menkyo Center-mae”. By train, it is about 5 minutes by car from JR Mimata Station and about 10 minutes from Miyakonojo and Nishi-Miyakonojo stations (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, Miyakonojo Driver’s License Center, Japanese).
| Name | Miyakonojo Driver's License Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 2944-3 Miyamura, Mimata Town, Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki |
| Hours / Closed |
Renewal: Mon–Fri 8:30–9:30, 13:00–14:00 (seniors 8:30–11:00, 13:00–16:00). Closed Sat, Sun, national holidays, December 29–January 3 |
| Phone | 0986-25-9999 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Nobeoka Driver’s License Center (Onuki-machi, Nobeoka City)
It renews on weekdays only. Take the Miyazaki Kotsu Iryo Kagaku Daigaku line from in front of Nobeoka Station, get off at “Sakurakoji” and walk about 5 minutes. It is about 15 minutes (about 4 km) by car from JR Nobeoka Station (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, Nobeoka Driver’s License Center, Japanese).
| Name | Nobeoka Driver's License Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-2834 Onuki-machi, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki |
| Hours / Closed |
Renewal: Mon–Fri 8:30–9:30, 13:00–14:00 (seniors 8:30–11:00, 13:00–16:00). Closed Sat, Sun, national holidays, December 29–January 3 |
| Phone | 0982-33-9999 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. Police stations in Miyazaki Prefecture: days and hours for renewal
Police stations can renew licenses for people living in the prefecture in the excellent or ordinary category, and you do not have to use the station for your home address. However, the 4 stations Miyazaki-kita, Miyazaki-minami, Miyakonojo and Nobeoka do not handle renewal. The license is not issued on the same day, and you need 1 photo (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal, Japanese).
| Police station | Days | Reception hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nichinan | Mon, Wed, Fri | 8:30–9:20 |
| Kushima | Thu | 8:30–9:30 |
| Kobayashi | Mon, Thu | 8:30–9:30 |
| Ebino | Mon, Thu | 8:30–9:30 |
| Takaoka | Tue, Fri | 8:30–9:00 |
| Saito | Tue, Fri | 8:30–9:00 |
| Takanabe | Mon, Wed | 8:30–9:00 |
| Hyuga | Tue, Fri | 9:30–10:30 |
| Takachiho | Tue | 13:00–14:00 |
Source: reception days and hours of police stations in the Miyazaki Prefectural Police guide to license renewal (for people in the excellent and ordinary courses; checked October 20, 2026).
People who have finished the elderly drivers’ course have more reception days. Nichinan, Saito, Takanabe and Hyuga stations are open Monday to Friday, and Kushima, Kobayashi, Ebino, Takaoka and Takachiho stations are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (not Wednesday). Both groups are open 8:30–11:00 and 13:00–16:00.
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8. What to bring to renew your license in Miyazaki Prefecture
If you renew with the My Number Card license, you need your My Number Card and the password for the signature electronic certificate (6 to 16 characters) at the counter. The other items are below (Miyazaki Prefectural Police, guide to license renewal, Japanese).
| Item | Who needs it |
|---|---|
| Renewal notice (postcard) | Everyone |
| Your current license | Everyone (both cards if you hold two) |
| My Number Card | People renewing with the My Number Card license |
| 1 photo | People renewing at a police station |
| Certificate of completing the elderly drivers’ course | People aged 70 or over on the renewal day |
| Cognitive function test result notice, etc. | People aged 75 or over on the renewal day |
Decide the PIN numbers for your new license beforehand. An IC driver’s license card needs two sets of 4 digits, and a My Number Card license needs one set of 4 digits. If your registered domicile (honseki), name or other details have changed, bring the documents that prove the change.
Common questions
Can I renew my driver’s license on a Sunday in Miyazaki Prefecture?
Yes, at the Miyazaki Driver’s License Center in Miyazaki City. The Miyakonojo and Nobeoka centers and the police stations do not take renewals on Sundays.
Can people in the violator or first-time course renew at a police station?
No. Police stations renew only licenses in the excellent and ordinary categories. People in the violator and first-time categories go to the Miyazaki, Miyakonojo or Nobeoka center.
Can I renew at a police station in Miyazaki City?
No. Miyazaki-kita and Miyazaki-minami police stations do not handle renewal. People living in Miyazaki City go to the Miyazaki Driver’s License Center or to a police station in the table above.
Whom do I contact with questions about renewal in Miyazaki Prefecture?
The Driver’s License Division of the Miyazaki Prefectural Police Headquarters (0985-24-9999).
Sources
6 pages we checked
- Miyazaki Prefectural Police: guide to license renewal
- Miyazaki Prefectural Police: Miyazaki Driver’s License Center
- Miyazaki Prefectural Police: Miyakonojo Driver’s License Center
- Miyazaki Prefectural Police: Nobeoka Driver’s License Center
- Miyazaki Prefectural Police: about the online course at renewal
- Japanese version of this page (日本語版)
Checked with official pages on October 20, 2026 (Japan time).
