Article 1049 of the Civil Code requires both married men and women to 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.

"Marriage Registration Regulations" Article 4 When a mainland resident marries, both men and women shall * * * go through the marriage registration at the marriage registration office where one party's permanent residence is located.