To provide a device capable of calling the toll in such a manner that an attendant passes through near an attendance managing device.

This attendance managing device comprises a device 2 for reading data of a recording medium object 1 in such a manner that the recording medium object 1 carried by the attendant and with either or both of at least the name of the attendant and a number specifying the attendant recorded thereon is brought into contact with, made close to or made to be passed through near the device without depending on the direction of the recording medium object 1, a device 3 for managing information for authenticating individuals who are previously allowed to attend and an attendant group management program 4. Accordingly, it is possible to drastically shorten time necessary for attendance and to prevent foulplay.