1. If a China citizen and a foreigner intend to get married in the mainland of China, both parties shall * * * apply to the marriage registration authority where the China citizen's household registration is located; 2. Foreigners are required to provide valid passports or other valid international travel documents, as well as proof of no spouse; 3. The marriage registration authority shall examine the materials submitted by the applicant; 4. After the examination is correct, registration will be granted and a marriage certificate will be issued.
The importance of transnational marriage certificate;
1. Ensure legality: transnational marriage certificate is a legal document that international marriage can be recognized and protected in the legal system involving countries;
2. Promote international mobility: an effective transnational marriage certificate provides a legal basis for husband and wife to live, work and immigrate between different countries;
3. Protection of rights and interests: the transnational marriage certificate clarifies the rights and obligations of both parties in the marriage relationship, which is helpful to solve possible transnational legal disputes;
4. Protecting children's interests: As far as children are concerned, transnational marriage certificates help to ensure that children's identity and rights are recognized and protected by both countries.
To sum up, the process of handling transnational marriage certificates includes both parties applying for registration at the marriage registration office, providing relevant materials, and issuing marriage certificates after examination. The importance of transnational marriage certificate lies in ensuring the legality of marriage, promoting international mobility, safeguarding the rights and interests of both husband and wife, and safeguarding the interests of children.
Legal basis:
Marriage registration ordinance
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.
Overseas Chinese applying for marriage registration shall issue the following documents and supporting materials:
(1) my valid passport;
(2) A certificate issued by the notary office or competent authority of the host country and certified by the Chinese people's * * and China's embassy (consulate) in that country that I have no spouse and no lineal blood relatives and collateral blood relatives within three generations, or a certificate issued by the Chinese people's * * and China's embassy (consulate) in that country that I have no spouse and collateral blood relatives within three generations.
Foreigners who register for marriage shall present the following documents and supporting materials:
(a) my valid passport or other valid international travel documents;
(2) A certificate issued by the notary office or competent authority of the host country, and certified by the people of China and the embassy (consulate) of China or the embassy (consulate) of China in that country that I have no spouse, or a certificate issued by the embassy (consulate) of China in that country that I have no spouse.