The marriage registration office is a public institution affiliated to the civil affairs department, which is mainly responsible for handling matters related to marriage registration. According to the establishment system of civil servants in China, the establishment of marriage registration office belongs to the establishment of administrative institutions, generally belonging to local civil affairs bureaus or institutions subordinate to district and county civil affairs bureaus. The specific staffing situation may vary according to different regions and policies, but in general, the staff of the marriage registration office are all career staff recruited by the government and enjoy the corresponding treatment and benefits of civil servants. In addition, the staff of the marriage registration office also need to have certain professional knowledge and skills, such as legal knowledge and office automation skills, to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the work.
The functions of the marriage registry are as follows:
1. Handling marriage registration: The marriage registration office is mainly responsible for handling marriage registration, including verifying the identity and qualifications of the applicant, filling out the marriage registration form and issuing marriage certificates;
2. Issue marriage certificates: The marriage registration office is also responsible for issuing various marriage certificates, such as unmarried certificates, married certificates, divorce certificates and widowed certificates.
3. Handling marriage registration applications: The marriage registration office is also responsible for handling all kinds of marriage registration applications, such as changing marriage registration and canceling marriage registration;
4. Marriage guidance and consultation: The marriage registration office is also responsible for providing marriage guidance and consultation services, answering applicants' questions and helping applicants solve various marriage problems;
5. Other duties: The marriage registry may also undertake other duties related to marriage registration, such as organizing weddings and promoting marriage culture.
To sum up, the responsibilities of the marriage registry may vary according to different regions and policies, and the local policies shall prevail.
Legal basis:
Article 1049 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Both men and women who want to get married should apply for marriage registration in person at the marriage registration office. Those who meet the requirements of this law shall be registered and issued a marriage certificate. The marriage relationship is established when the marriage registration is completed. Those who have not registered for marriage shall re-register.
Article 1050
After registered marriage, according to the agreement between men and women, the woman can become a member of the man's family, and the man can become a member of the woman's family.