Article 4 When a mainland resident marries, both men and women shall go through the marriage registration formalities at the marriage registration office where one of the permanent residences is located.

Article 5 Mainland residents who apply for marriage registration shall submit 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.

Hong Kong residents, Macao residents and Taiwan Province residents shall submit the following documents and supporting materials when registering for marriage:

(1) My valid passport and ID card;

(2) A statement notarized by the notary office of the place of residence that I have no spouse and no lineal blood relationship with the other party and collateral blood relationship within three generations.