1, unlicensed weddings are not protected by law. Unlicensed marriage can only constitute cohabitation, which is a de facto marriage. The law will not recognize that only marriage registration that has been handled through legal procedures is protected by law.

2. Legal basis: Article 1049 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Both men and women who want to get married should 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.

Article 1054

An invalid or revoked marriage is not legally binding from the beginning, and there are no rights and obligations of husband and wife between the parties. Property acquired during cohabitation shall be handled by the parties through agreement; If the agreement fails, the people's court shall make a judgment according to the principle of taking care of the innocent party. The property disposal of invalid marriage caused by bigamy shall not infringe upon the property rights and interests of the parties to legal marriage. The provisions of this law concerning parents and children shall apply to the children born to the parties concerned.

If the marriage is invalid or revoked, the innocent party has the right to claim damages.

Second, what are the consequences of not getting a marriage certificate?

The consequences of not getting a marriage certificate are as follows:

1, without full rights and interests;

2, the risk is too great, the law can not be fully guaranteed, and it is easy to cause psychological anxiety emotionally, which belongs to cohabitation;

3, affecting children, the child's birth certificate and account will need a marriage certificate. Of course, single parents can also go to the hukou now, but this will increase the extra operating procedures and economic costs.