Application Process for Minors
Minors (under 18 years old) can apply either online or at Rakuten Mobile shops (stores). Here's a guide to the application process.
For those under 18 using Rakuten Mobile, an "Anshin Control by i-Filter" contract is mandatory (330 yen/mo.) For more details, click here.
Application Process
1. Confirm application type
You can apply for either "New Application" or "Number Portability from Another Carrier (MNP)".
New Application
You can obtain a new phone number with Rakuten Mobile.
2. Prepare necessary documents
Required documents differ for online and in-store applications.
Child’s required items to prepare
Child's identity verification documents
For your child's application, preparing the following documents will ensure a smooth application process:
- My Number Card
- Health Insurance Card and Residence Certificate
- Passport and Residence Certificate
Health Insurance Card or Passport requires a Residence Certificate as supplementary document. One document alone is insufficient for identity verification, so please ensure you also have the supplementary document.
Please note that student IDs are not accepted.
For other valid identity verification documents, please see below.
*Please bring the original documents, not copies.
Rakuten member login ID/password
Your child's Rakuten member information is required at the time of application. If you don't have one, please create a new account.
Guardian’s required items to prepare
Legal Representative’s Consent Form/Named Payer’s Consent Form
For contracts by those under 18, a consent form from the legal representative (parent/guardian) is required. You can download it from below.
View the Legal Representative’s Consent Form/Named Payer’s Consent Form
*Legal representative refers to a parent, minor guardian, or adult guardian. No proof of legal representativeship is required.
Guardian’s or child’s required items to prepare
Credit card/bank account
You can apply using a credit card or bank account in either the child's or guardian's name.
Only for those switching from another carrier
MNP reservation number
For those switching from carriers not supporting MNP One-Stop, you need to obtain an MNP reservation number from your current carrier before applying. If the names differ, please complete the name change before issuing the MNP reservation number.
3. Apply
- You can apply either through the web application screen or "my Rakuten Mobile" app. For details on "my Rakuten Mobile" app, click here.
- For those under 18 using Rakuten Mobile, an "Anshin Control by i-Filter" contract is mandatory (330 yen/mo.)
*If the legal representative determines that "Anshin Control by i-Filter" is unnecessary, you can cancel the contract by mailing a "Filtering Service Unnecessary Declaration Form".
*If Rakuten Mobile receives the unnecessary declaration form by the 10th of the month following the line contract month, the monthly usage fee (330 yen/mo.) will not be charged.
*The cancellation will be effective at the end of the month after receipt of the unnecessary declaration form.
Peace of mind for your child's smartphone use
With the "Anshin Control by i-Filter" service, you can monitor your child's smartphone use through parental controls both at home and outside. Settings can be customized.
- Always know your child's location
- Always monitor your child's usage situation
- Freely set usage restrictions for your child with filtering functions
- Age-appropriate filtering settings
4. Receive the device
After application, once the contract holder's identity verification is complete, we will send a completion email to the registered email address.
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1. Receive the device
After identity verification is complete, we will deliver the ordered device and SIM card to your specified address.
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2. Initial setup
Once you receive the device, please perform the initial setup. You can start using it after setup.
Check the device’s initial setup method
- We deliver the product with "Anshin Control by i-Filter" pre-installed for online applications.
- At the time of delivery, an initial management password for "Anshin Control by i-Filter" is preset. After receiving the device, the guardian (parent) must change the initial management password.
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3. Use Rakuten Link
Please complete the registration and SMS verification.
my Rakuten Mobile
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