A stationary-type reading apparatus, which reads an information code, includes a case having a reading opening. An imaging unit, an image forming unit, and a reflecting unit are housed inside the case. The reflecting unit reflects light that has entered through the reading opening towards the image forming unit, the reflected light is led to a light receiving area of the imaging unit. The image forming unit prescribes a view area, which is configured by a first view area positioned between the image forming unit and the reflecting unit and a second view area positioned towards outside of the case, through the reading opening from the reflecting unit. A lower end of a reflection area of light from the reflecting unit is positioned at least at the lower end of the first view area. The image forming unit is disposed in a position off the second view area.