There are currently no relevant laws and regulations in China that allow same-sex marriage registration. All laws and regulations related to marriage registration, including the Marriage Law, are only applicable to men and women of opposite sex. At present, it is not allowed to apply for a marriage certificate for the same sex in Chinese Mainland.
Marriage registration conditions
1. Both parties shall jointly go to the civil affairs bureau where one party's registered residence is located to register the marriage.
2. Men must be at least 22 years old, and women must be at least 20 years old.
3. Non consanguineous marriage.
4. There is no legal prohibition on marriage or illness.
5. Both parties are currently unmarried, divorced, or widowed.
6. Both parties voluntarily marry.
7. Bring the household registration books and ID cards of both parties, a signed statement stating that the individual has no spouse and has no direct blood relationship or collateral blood relationship within three generations with the other party, and three recent 2-inch half body bareheaded photos of both parties (which can be taken on-site) to the Civil Affairs Bureau for processing.
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For those who are unable to submit their ID card due to unforeseen circumstances, a valid temporary ID card can be issued.
Collective household registration certification