“Abolition of imprints in administrative procedures” Regulatory Reform Promotion Council statement of opinion June 20, 6:11
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the government's Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform abolished the seals required for various administrative procedures such as tax filing and issuance of driver's licenses, and it is truly necessary. I have compiled a statement of opinion that it should be limited to cases.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government's Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform is reviewing the systems and practices that require the submission of seals and documents to promote telework and speed up administrative procedures. I have summarized.
As a result, in order to further promote telework, it is necessary for government agencies to make maximum use of digital technology, and we are demanding that all paperwork procedures in national and local governments be made online.
On top of that, the imprint required for various administrative procedures such as tax filing and issuance of driver's license should be abolished, and it should be limited to when it is truly necessary, such as when seeking seal certification. .
We also demand that alternative means such as electronic signatures be accepted for contracts exchanged with businesses.
The Regulatory Reform Promotion Council will submit a report that reflects these details to Prime Minister Abe next month.