Where can I get the certificate from the Civil Affairs Bureau?

Get a marriage certificate at the Civil Affairs Bureau where one party's permanent residence is located. When a mainland resident marries, both parties shall go to the marriage registration office where one party's permanent residence is located for marriage registration. Those who meet the registration requirements after examination shall be registered on the spot and issued a marriage certificate.

The civil affairs bureau that needs to go through the marriage registration is generally located in the administrative center of the urban area or the relevant government office area. The specific address of the Civil Affairs Bureau can be obtained through the following channels:

First of all, you can check the relevant information on the official website of the local government. There is usually a page of registration guide or the address of the civil affairs bureau;

Secondly, you can call the local government service hotline to consult the specific address of the Civil Affairs Bureau;

In addition, you can consult friends or relatives who have registered for marriage, and they may be able to provide more accurate information.

To sum up, when going to the Civil Affairs Bureau for marriage registration, it is recommended to know the required materials and procedures in advance in order to successfully complete the procedures.

Legal basis:

Marriage registration ordinance

Article 4

When mainland residents get married, both men and women should go to the marriage registration office where one of them has a permanent residence.

Article 5

Mainland residents applying for marriage registration shall produce the following documents and supporting materials:

(1) My household registration book and ID card;

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

Article 7

The marriage registration authority shall examine the certificates and certification materials issued by the parties to the marriage registration and ask about the relevant situation. If the parties meet the conditions for marriage, they shall register on the spot and issue a marriage certificate; If the parties do not meet the conditions for marriage and refuse to register, they shall explain the reasons to the parties.