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How is the legal age of marriage set in China
Time:2025-08-28 Views:1927
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The legal age for marriage is that men must be at least 22 years old and women must be at least 20 years old to get married. As long as men and women reach the age of marriage, they can register for marriage and become legal spouses. Both the man and woman who request marriage should personally apply for marriage registration at the marriage registration office.
Article 1046 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China
Marriage should be completely voluntary for both men and women, and it is prohibited for either party to force the other, or for any organization or individual to interfere.
Article 1047 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China
The age for marriage shall not be earlier than 22 years for men and 20 years for women.
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Fanneng Law Firm reminds you that the required documents for marriage registration are:
1. The household registration books and ID cards of both parties to the marriage;
2. Proof that neither party has a spouse;
3. There is no proof of direct blood relationship or collateral blood relationship within three generations between the parties involved;
4. Three 2-inch recent half length bareheaded photos of both parties.
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The process of marriage registration is as follows:
1. Both the man and the woman who get married shall jointly go to the marriage registration authority in the place where one party's permanent household registration is located to handle the marriage registration.
2. Submit relevant documents and materials.
3. The marriage registration authority shall review their documents and materials and inquire about relevant information.
Those who meet the conditions for marriage will be registered on the spot and issued a marriage certificate.
Article 7 of the Marriage Registration Regulations
The marriage registration authority shall review the certificates and proof materials issued by the parties to the marriage registration and inquire about relevant information. If the parties meet the conditions for marriage, they shall be registered on the spot and issued a marriage certificate; If the parties do not meet the conditions for marriage and are not registered, the reasons shall be explained to the parties. Sichuan Faneng Law Firm is dedicated to serving you.