What documents do I need to bring to get a marriage license

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To go through the formalities of marriage in China, the documents that must be brought are: the original and photocopy of the household registration book and identity card of both men and women, the recent 2-inch color photos of both men and women, the marriage status certificate issued by the work unit and the villagers committee or the residents committee, and the signed statement that the two men and women do not have direct blood relatives or collateral blood relatives within three generations. When Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents or overseas Chinese register for marriage, they also need to carry a valid pass or passport.

First, what documents to take for marriage certificate

To get married in China, you generally need to bring your household registration, ID card, recent 2-inch photos of both men and women, and a certificate of marital status issued by your work unit and the villagers' committee or residents' committee.

1. Mainland residents

Hong Kong residents, Macao residents and Taiwan residents who have undergone marriage registration shall present their valid passport, identity card, and a statement notarized by the notary office of their place of residence stating that they have no spouse and that they have no direct or collateral blood relationship with the other party within three generations.

3. Overseas Chinese

1, fill in the "marriage application form", mainly including name, gender, native place, ID number, job, whether the first marriage and other information.

2, go to the marriage registration office copy room, copy the identity card and household register of the two people, you can also copy in advance.

5, Finally, the marriage registration office will hold a simple ceremony for the couple, take photos and read the oath.

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