(Download) CFAY Road Tax 2026 

Kanagawa Prefecture tax officials are scheduled to visit Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for two Road Tax Rodeos. 

These events are one-stop shops for SOFA personnel with Y plate vehicles to verify documents, pay the Government of Japan's annual road tax, and receive the new USFJ windshield decal.  

The first is scheduled Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18. Both events start at 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and resume after lunch from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

The second rodeo is scheduled Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10. Both events also start at 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and resume after lunch from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

These rodeos are cash only (in Japanese yen) and do not provide change, so please bring the exact amount.  

These rodeos are not for personnel with "Yellow Plate" vehicles or motorcycles. 

For more information including maps to Yokosuka City Hall and local tax office, please download the CFAY Road Tax 2026 guide. For clarifying information, please contact the CFAY Security Vehicle Registration Office. 

(Download) GoJ Vehicle Inspection App Guide

CFAY 5800/53 (Rev. 10-21) is the Parking Certificate Residence Verification form. This is a requirement for all vehicle registrations. Personnel uncertain how to obtain a parking certificate to complete this form may refer to the guides below: 
 

• Personnel living on base
   

• Personnel living off base

CFAY 5800/60 (Rev. 10-21) is the Afloat Command Parking Verification Form. Personnel assigned to an afloat command should contact their chain-of-command for proper routing. 

CFAY 4651/2B (Rev. 10-21) is required for accompanied personnel in paygrades E-4 and junior (or civilian equivalent) and assigned to CFAY.

CFAY 4651/2A (Rev. 10-21) is required for accompanied personnel in paygrades E-4 or junior and assigned to any command in Yokosuka/Zushi/Yokohama (with exception to personnel assigned to CFAY).  

• Purchasing/Transferring a vehicle from another SOFA-sponsored member is the most common procedure. Please reference this guide when purchasing a vehicle directly from a servicemember or a civilian employee from the U.S.   
   

• Personnel purchasing/transferring a vehicle with Japanese license plates are asked to reference this guide. Common situations include personnel purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership and personnel planning on marrying a Japanese citizen or resident who already owns a vehicle. 
   

• Personnel purchasing a vehicle without Japanese license plates are asked to reference this guide. This is most common for personnel purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership.

CFAY Security Vehicle Registration Office is the last step for importing/exporting vehicles. Personnel with questions on vehicle importing/exporting logistics procedures, funding allowances, and authorizations should contact their chain-of-command or employer.

• Deregistering a vehicle to ship to CONUS
   

• Registering an imported car
   

• Registering an imported motorcycle

The Japanese Compulsory Insurance, or JCI, is a Government of Japan requirement that every vehicle must undergo before its expiration. To obtain this insurance, each vehicle must pass a compulsory inspection, or shaken. Personnel should plan for vehicle maintenance fees. Informally, the term "JCI inspection" is often used to mean both the inspection and required insurance payment, though it is two separate processes. JCI, however, should not be confused with vehicle liability insurance. Proof of insurance is also mandatory. The Yokosuka Navy Exchange contracted a Japanese insurance company to offer services on base. This service is located in the same building as VRO.

• Japanese Inspection Renewal Process
   

• Yokohama Land Transportation Office (LTO) Address and Map
   

• Yokohama Land Transportation Office (LTO) Address and Map (for mini car or Kei car)
   

• Navigating Inside LTO

Road Tax is an annual obligation all vehicle owners must pay to help offset road maintenance expenses. Kanagawa Prefectural tax officials typically make time a few days every year to visit FLEACT Yokosuka and assist SOFA-sponsored personnel here during the Road Tax Rodeo. Alternatively, personnel may choose to pay the annual road tax on their own time. 

When available, guidance on the annual road tax events and deadlines are published on this page and shared on the CFAY Public Affairs Office social media pages. 
 

• Locations to Pay Road Tax Off Base 

• How to obtain a parking certificate (off base housing)

• How to obtain a parking certificate (Main Base, Ikego Housing Area, UH, etc.)

• Personnel planning on selling/transferring a vehicle to a Japanese citizen or resident should refer to this guide. 
   

• Personnel who plan to junk a vehicle and need to deregister should refer to this guide.