Do I need to go to the residence registration place to get a marriage certificate

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The marriage certificate must be obtained in the place of residence registration, which is clearly stipulated in the marriage law. When registering, you need to bring personal household registration, ID card and other materials, and the process is divided into application, review, registration and issuance of marriage certificates.

First, the marriage certificate must be in the residence

Article 4 of the Marriage Registration Regulations stipulates that when mainland residents marry, both men and women shall jointly go to the marriage registration office where the permanent residence of one party is located for marriage registration. The marriage registration authority shall immediately register and issue marriage certificates to those who meet the conditions for marriage.

Second, what materials to prepare for marriage certificate

Residents applying for marriage registration shall provide:

1. My household register and ID card.

(2) A signed statement that I have no spouse and no direct relatives or collateral relatives within three generations with the other party.

Third, the marriage certificate processing process

1. Apply

Both men and women shall apply for marriage registration to the registration office together with their household registration certificates, resident identity cards, and signed statements that they have no spouse and no immediate blood relatives or collateral blood relatives within three generations with the other party.

2. Review

The registration authority shall examine the marriage application of both parties and, when necessary, may require the parties to provide relevant supporting materials or conduct necessary investigations.

3. Registration

After examination, the marriage registration authority shall confirm that it is correct and grant registration and issue a marriage certificate.

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