Marriage certificate application does not require marriage examination. There is no mandatory requirement for marriage examination when applying for a marriage certificate. Marriage examination is a voluntary act. Generally, it is recommended that the newlyweds undergo a premarital medical examination before obtaining their marriage certificate. However, if they do not wish to undergo a premarital medical examination and wish to obtain their certificate directly, it is also possible.
Materials for obtaining a marriage certificate
1. Original and photocopy of both parties' personal ID cards.
2. Both parties' household registration books or registered residence certificate originals and copies.>> Can I obtain a marriage certificate without a household registration book
3. Three recent two inch bareheaded photos of men and women, usually with a red background New regulations for 2022 marriage certificate photos
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 is remarried, 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 also 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.
The process of obtaining a marriage certificate
1. Appointment Registration
Bring the necessary documents and arrive at the Civil Affairs Bureau 10-20 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. Copy the relevant documents as required.
2. Obtain the marriage examination form
Marriage check ups are 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.
There is usually a premarital examination center near the place where the certificate is issued. If not, you can find another time to go to the designated premarital examination hospital for a physical examination. If you are afraid of wasting time, you can also call in advance to inquire about specific matters.
3. Fill out the Declaration
Both parties shall 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, they shall wait for notification.
4. Acceptance
Both parties shall bring the above forms 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. Issuance of marriage certificate
After everything is verified to be correct, the staff will paste the marriage registration photo onto the marriage certificate, stamp it with a steel seal, and issue the marriage certificate to the newlyweds on the spot.