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administrative scrivener; administrative document specialist
a licensed professional who prepares and submits documents to government agencies on behalf of clients
行政書士にビザの申請を頼んだ。
I asked an administrative scrivener to apply for a visa.
行政書士は許認可申請を代行する。
Administrative scriveners handle permit applications on behalf of clients.
行政書士に相談して書類を準備した。
I consulted with an administrative scrivener to prepare the documents.
SCOPE OF WORK:
- 許認可申請 - permit and license applications
- 在留資格申請 - visa/residence status applications
- 建設業許可 - construction business permits
- 自動車登録 - vehicle registration
- 契約書作成 - contract drafting
CONTRAST WITH 司法書士:
- 行政書士 - handles applications to administrative agencies
- 司法書士 - handles registrations with legal affairs bureaus
JAPAN-SPECIFIC:
Like 司法書士, this profession is unique to Japan's legal system.