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What documents are needed to obtain a marriage certificate in 2022
Time:2025-08-28 Views:1752
1、 Document Requirements for Marriage Registration in 2022
There are two kinds of applications for marriage registration. One is that Chinese citizens apply for marriage in China, and the other is that Chinese citizens apply for marriage with foreigners in China. The specific requirements for marriage registration are as follows:
（1） Chinese citizens apply for marriage within the territory of China.
Both parties must personally apply for marriage registration at the marriage registration authority where one party's household registration is located. When applying, the following documents and certificates should be presented:
(1) Household registration certificate;
(2) Resident ID card;
Those who have been divorced should also hold a divorce certificate. If the parties involved in divorce wish to restore their marital relationship, both parties must personally apply for remarriage registration at the marriage registration authority in the place where one party's household registration is located.
（2） Chinese citizens apply for marriage in China with foreigners (including foreigners residing in China and temporarily coming to China, Chinese foreigners, foreign nationals residing in China).
Both male and female parties must jointly apply for registration at the marriage registration authority designated by the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government where one Chinese citizen's household registration is located. Chinese citizens and foreigners applying for registration must hold the following certificates respectively:
1. Documents required for marriage registration of Chinese citizens:
(1) My registered residence certificate;
(2) A certificate issued by the county-level government where my household registration is located or the county-level or higher government, school, institution, or enterprise where I work, stating my name, gender, date of birth, ethnicity, marital status (unmarried, divorced, widowed), occupation, nature of work, and who I am applying to marry.
2. Documents required for marriage registration of foreign citizens
(1) My passport or other identification or nationality documents;
(2) The Alien Residence Permit issued by the public security organ, or the identity certificate issued by the foreign affairs department, or the entry and residence certificate for temporary visit to China;
(3) A marriage status certificate issued by a notary public in the country, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or authorized agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the Chinese embassy or consulate in the country, or a marriage status certificate issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate in China.
3. Documents required for marriage registration of foreign nationals:
(1) My passport or identity and nationality documents in lieu of a passport (stateless individuals are exempt from submission);
(2) Alien Residence Permit issued by the public security organ;
(3) A certificate issued by the county-level government where my household registration is located or the county-level or higher government, school, institution, or enterprise where I work, stating my name, gender, date of birth, ethnicity, marital status (unmarried, divorced, widowed), occupation, nature of work, and who I am applying to marry.
2、 The situation where the marriage registration authority refuses to register:
1. Those who have not reached the legal age for marriage;
2. Involuntary;
3. Those who already have a spouse;
4. Belonging to direct blood relatives or collateral blood relatives within three generations;
5. Suffering from diseases that are medically considered unsuitable for marriage.
If the marriage registration authority refuses to register the marriage registration application of the parties, the reasons shall be explained in writing. If the parties concerned believe that the marriage registration conditions are met but the marriage registration authority refuses to register, they may apply for reconsideration in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Reconsideration Law. If they are dissatisfied with the reconsideration, they may file an administrative lawsuit in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Litigation Law. Sichuan Faneng Law Firm is dedicated to serving you.