Applying for a marriage certificate needs to be done during the working hours of the Civil Affairs Bureau. If the birthday falls on a statutory holiday or weekend, the marriage certificate cannot be processed; If the birthday is not a designated holiday or weekend, one can apply for a marriage certificate at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Working hours of the Civil Affairs Bureau
1. From Monday to Friday (not working on statutory holidays), generally from 9:00-12:00 in the morning and 1:30-5:00 in the afternoon. Please consult the local civil affairs department for specific times.
2. In some areas, the Civil Affairs Bureau can handle appointment registration on Saturdays.
3. For example, the weekend falls on some special days, such as Qixi, Valentine's Day on February 14, and some local civil affairs bureaus also provide registration services. For specific situations, you can go online or call the local civil affairs bureaus in advance to check their work arrangements.