If two people want to become a legal couple, they need to register and obtain a certificate from the Civil Affairs Bureau. Although the process of obtaining a license is not very complicated, there are still many newcomers who do not know what to prepare, the specific procedures, and related matters for obtaining a license. Today, Xiaoxi has compiled a highly detailed guide for obtaining a license. If you want to successfully obtain a license, just read this one!
1、 Obtain marriage certificate materials
1. Original and photocopy of both parties' personal ID cards.
2. The original and copy of both parties' household registration books or registered residence certificates.
3. Three recent two inch bareheaded photos of men and women, usually with a red background.
4. A signed declaration stating that there is no blood relationship between non direct or third generation relatives (can be obtained from the marriage registration office by filling out the form).
5. If one party remarries, they need to prepare a divorce certificate or a divorce certificate issued by the court.
6. If one party is an active duty soldier, they need to bring their military identification and proof of marital status. Residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are required to bring their Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan travel permits and proof of marital status; Foreign citizens need to carry their passports, foreigners' residence permits and marriage status certificates.
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2、 Related to the Civil Affairs Bureau
All the documents are ready, it's time to determine the place of issuance.
1. Working hours of the Civil Affairs Bureau
The working hours of the Civil Affairs Bureau are generally from 9:00-11:30 am and 14:00-17:30 pm on weekdays. The working hours may vary in different regions, and there are differences between summer and winter time, so it is best for newcomers to consult the local civil affairs bureau in advance.
Although the Civil Affairs Bureau generally does not work on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays, some cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, have implemented a weekend work system because young people are busy with work and cannot obtain their permits on weekdays.
2. Location of Civil Affairs Bureau
At present, many provinces in China implement cross provincial universal service, so you don't need to go back to your registered residence location. Remember to check whether the service is available in your location.
3、 Appointment Registration
After setting a good date for obtaining the certificate, you can make an online appointment in advance to schedule the certificate collection time! This is not only very convenient, but also saves time queuing on site. There are mainly the following appointment methods:
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PS： After making an online appointment, if you are unable to arrive on time, you should cancel two days in advance. Otherwise, it will be considered a breach of the appointment. If you breach the appointment multiple times, you will be blacklisted and unable to make another appointment in the short term.
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4、 The process of obtaining a marriage certificate
1. Appointment registration: Bring the necessary documents and arrive at the Civil Affairs Bureau 10-20 minutes before the appointment time. Copy the relevant documents as required.
2. Marriage check-up form: Marriage check-up is free and voluntary. However, Xiaoxi still suggests that everyone go for a premarital examination, which is not only responsible for themselves, but also for the other party.
3. Fill out the "Declaration": Both parties should collect and fill out the "Application for Marriage Registration Declaration" and the declaration of no spouse or blood relationship at the hall of the Civil Affairs Bureau with their personal identification materials. After handing over the declaration to the staff, wait for notification.
4. Acceptance: Both parties shall bring the above form and identification materials to the service window for acceptance.
5. Review: The acceptance personnel will review the content of the acceptance materials, and those that meet the marriage conditions will be processed. If they do not meet the requirements, they will be returned and the reasons will be explained.
6. Take wedding registration photos: If you haven't taken them in advance, go to the marriage registration office and take registration photos on the spot. The price for taking marriage registration photos is around 30 yuan, and the price may vary in different regions.
7. Issuance of marriage certificate: After everything is verified to be correct, the staff will paste the marriage registration photo on the marriage certificate, stamp it with a steel seal, and issue the marriage certificate to the newlyweds on the spot.
At this point, the marriage registration process has come to an end.