Marriage registration can be done directly without appointment. As long as it is confirmed that the Civil Affairs Bureau is open on the day of registration, you can directly apply for the marriage certificate business. There is no relevant regulation that requires an appointment for marriage registration. But if you go directly for marriage registration without making an appointment, there may be a situation where you need to queue up. Making an online appointment to apply for a marriage certificate can not only effectively save time for couples to apply for the certificate, but also improve the efficiency of the Civil Affairs Bureau, bringing convenient and fast services to people.
Marriage registration process
1. Apply
Both the man and woman who request marriage must present their household registration certificate, resident ID card, and a signed declaration stating that they have no spouse and no direct blood relationship or collateral blood relationship within three generations with the other party.
Apply for marriage registration together at the marriage registration authority in the place where one party's household registration is located. Both men and women must be present when applying for registration. If you have been divorced before, you should also hold a divorce certificate. In places where premarital examinations are conducted, a hospital certificate of premarital examination should also be held.
2. Review
When reviewing the marriage application of both parties, the registration authority may, if necessary, require the parties to provide relevant proof materials, conduct necessary investigations, or designate a project for medical appraisal.
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3. Registration
After examination by the marriage registration authority, if it is deemed that the marriage conditions are met, registration is allowed and a marriage certificate is issued. If the marriage registration authority refuses to register, it shall issue a written explanation stating the reasons for the refusal to register.