As the competent authority of marriage registration, the civil affairs department shall handle marriage registration and issue marriage certificates for the parties who meet the statutory conditions according to law. When handling the marriage certificate, both parties need to be present in person, provide valid identity certificates, household registration books and other relevant documents, and fill in the marriage registration form according to the requirements of the civil affairs department. After verification, the civil affairs department will issue a marriage certificate to confirm the marriage relationship between the two parties.
I. Overview of the functions of civil affairs departments
As an important part of the government, the civil affairs department is mainly responsible for social affairs management, people's livelihood security and marriage registration. In terms of marriage registration, the civil affairs department, in accordance with the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, handles marriage registration for both men and women who meet the statutory conditions, issues marriage certificates and confirms their marriage relationship.
Second, the specific process of handling the marriage certificate
Prepare relevant documents: Both parties need to prepare valid identity certificates, household registration books and other documents to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the information.
Fill in the marriage registration form: both parties go to the civil affairs department in person and fill in the marriage registration form as required, including the basic information and marital status of both parties.
Submit application and review: submit the completed marriage registration form and relevant documents to the civil affairs department. The civil affairs department will review the submitted materials to ensure that both parties meet the legal conditions for marriage.
Get a marriage certificate: after verification, the civil affairs department will issue a marriage certificate to both parties to confirm the marriage relationship.
Third, matters needing attention
Both parties need to be present in person to ensure the authenticity of their identities.
The documents provided must be true and valid, otherwise it may lead to failure to handle or bear corresponding legal responsibilities.
Abide by the regulations and requirements of the civil affairs department to ensure the smooth progress of the handling process.
To sum up:
The marriage certificate should be handled in the local civil affairs department, and both parties should be present in person and provide valid identity certificates, household registration books and other relevant documents. After verification by the civil affairs department, a marriage certificate will be issued to confirm the marriage relationship between the two parties. During the handling process, both parties shall abide by relevant regulations and requirements to ensure the smooth handling process.
Legal basis:
the marriage law of the people's republic of china
Article 8 provides that:
Both men and women who want to get married must go to the marriage registration office to register their marriage in person. Those who meet the requirements of this law shall be registered and issued a marriage certificate. Getting a marriage certificate is tantamount to establishing a relationship between husband and wife. Those who have not registered for marriage shall re-register.
Marriage registration ordinance
Article 2 provides that:
The authority for mainland residents to register for marriage is the civil affairs department of the county-level people's government or the township (town) people's government. The people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government may, according to the principle of convenience, determine the specific authority of rural residents to handle marriage registration.