Chapter II, Article 4 of the Marriage Registration Regulations stipulates that when a mainland resident marries, both men and women shall * * * register with the marriage registration authority where one of them has his permanent residence.

Article 5 stipulates that mainland residents shall submit the following documents and supporting materials when handling marriage registration:

(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.