行 政(ぎょうせい)書 士(しょし)

ぎょうせいしょし

noun

administrative scrivener; administrative document specialist

1. administrative scrivener; administrative document specialist

a licensed professional who prepares and submits documents to government agencies on behalf of clients

行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし)にビザの申請(しんせい)を頼(たの)んだ。

I asked an administrative scrivener to apply for a visa.

行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし)は許認可(きょにんか)申請(しんせい)を代行(だいこう)する。

Administrative scriveners handle permit applications on behalf of clients.

行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし)に相談(そうだん)して書類(しょるい)を準備(じゅんび)した。

I consulted with an administrative scrivener to prepare the documents.

Usage

Typical work

許認可(きょにんか)申請(しんせい) - permit and license applications
在留(ざいりゅう)資格(しかく)申請(しんせい) - visa/residence status applications
建設業(けんせつぎょう)許可(きょか) - construction business permits
自動車(じどうしゃ)登録(とうろく) - vehicle registration
契約書(けいやくしょ)作成(さくせい) - contract drafting

Similar words

行政(ぎょうせい)書士(しょし) - handles applications to administrative agencies
司法(しほう)書士(しょし) - handles registrations with legal affairs bureaus

Cultural note

Like 司法(しほう)書士(しょし), the profession has no exact English equivalent. Foreign residents often meet one when applying for or renewing a visa.

Related Words

Compare: 司法(しほう)書士(しょし) (judicial scrivener)

Related: 弁護士(べんごし) (lawyer)

Related: 税理士(ぜいりし) (tax accountant)

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Added 2026.1.28 12:36 · Revised 2026.9.28 22:10

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